Douglas DC-3 crash, Apr 10, 1968 (18 killed), Villa del C...
Douglas DC-3 accident on April 10, 1968 near Villa del Carbón México, Mexico with 18 fatalities.
- Date: April 10, 1968
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Villa del Carbón México, Mexico
- Fatalities: 18
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
This was the inaugural flight of Aerovias Rojas from Aguascalientes to Mexico City. While approaching Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport from the north, the crew misjudged their altitude and the aircraft struck a hill near Villa del Carbon. All 18 occupants were killed.