Douglas DC-6 crash, Jun 17, 1971 (6 killed), Putre Región...
Douglas DC-6 accident on June 17, 1971 near Putre Región de Arica y Parinacota, Chile with 6 fatalities.
- Date: June 17, 1971
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: Putre Región de Arica y Parinacota, Chile
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
A DC-6 cargo flight from Santa Cruz to Arica flew into the slope of Nevados de Putre in poor weather while under visual flight rules. The wreckage was found a few hours later and all six people aboard were killed.