Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Apr 23, 1954 (25 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on April 23, 1954 near Amaná La Rioja, Argentina with 25 fatalities. Cause: Unexplained course change; cause not...
- Date: April 23, 1954
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Amaná La Rioja, Argentina
- Fatalities: 25
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Unexplained course change; cause not established.
The DC-3 flying Mendoza to Cordoba diverted to La Rioja because of poor weather and turbulence. It struck a mountain slope in the Sierra de Vilgo near Amana. The wreckage was found three days later and all 25 occupants were killed.