Douglas DC-3 crash, May 12, 1961 (2 killed), Mt Arenal Al...
Douglas DC-3 accident on May 12, 1961 near Mt Arenal Alajuela (Center-North), Costa Rica with 2 fatalities.
- Date: May 12, 1961
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Mt Arenal Alajuela (Center-North), Costa Rica
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
A LACSA Douglas DC 3 on a cargo flight from San Jose to Upala crashed into the slope of the Arenal volcano in Costa Rica on 12 May 1961. Both crew members were killed. The aircraft was flying in cloud when it struck the mountain.