Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL on Mt Horqueta: 22 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 21, 1973
Registration:
HP-560
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
David - Changuinola
MSN:
19242
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
25
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
22
Circumstances:
En route from David to Changuinola, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Horqueta located north of Los Naranjos. Six occupants survived while 22 others were killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed the accident was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain.
