Douglas DC-6 crash, Oct 19, 1971 (3 killed), Mendoza Mendoza
Douglas DC-6 accident on October 19, 1971 near Mendoza Mendoza, Argentina with 3 fatalities.
- Date: October 19, 1971
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: Mendoza Mendoza, Argentina
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
A Douglas DC6 cargo flight from Mendoza to Santiago de Chile reported engine trouble minutes after takeoff from El Plumerillo and was cleared to return with one engine shut down. The aircraft crashed on Mount Santa Elena near the airport, killing all three crew members.