Douglas DC-4 crash, Jun 25, 1946, Mexico City Federal Dis...
Douglas DC-4 accident on June 25, 1946 near Mexico City Federal District of Mexico City, Mexico with no fatalities.
- Date: June 25, 1946
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-4
- Location: Mexico City Federal District of Mexico City, Mexico
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
Mexicana DC 4 XA-FOW was on a scheduled flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles with 47 people on board. Soon after takeoff from Mexico City International Airport the crew reported a fire and tried to return. The aircraft made an emergency landing in a field near the airport, slid and came to rest burning. All occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.