Crash of a Douglas C-53-DO in Juchitepec: 8 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 28, 1960
Operator:
Registration:
XA-HUS
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Tapachula – Mexico City
MSN:
7388
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The crew encountered thick fog while approaching Mexico City Airport. The airplane struck a hill located near Juchitepec, about 40 km south of Mexico City Airport, and crashed. All three crew members and five passengers were killed while ten other occupants were rescued.
