12 fatalities

1967-05-02: Douglas DC-6 (FAS301) — Salvadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña — Salvador, Salvador

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On May 2, 1967, a Douglas DC-6 (registration FAS301) operated by Salvadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña was involved in an aviation accident near Salvador, Salvador in flight. 12 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances in the vicinity of Salvador, resulting in the deaths of all twelve people on board.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in an unspecified location within the Salvador region. The aircraft was involved in a crash that resulted in 12 fatalities. There were no survivors among the occupants of the plane.

Among those who perished in the accident were several high-ranking officers as well as various family members. At this time, the specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains unidentified due to unknown circumstances surrounding the flight.

Findings

The precise cause of the crash has not yet been established. The investigation into the event is ongoing, and the exact conditions present during the flight phase at the time of the accident are currently unconfirmed.