Douglas DC-9 crash, Jun 20, 1973 (27 killed), Puerto Vall...
Douglas DC-9 accident on June 20, 1973 near Puerto Vallarta Jalisco, Mexico with 27 fatalities.
- Date: June 20, 1973
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-9
- Location: Puerto Vallarta Jalisco, Mexico
- Fatalities: 27
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
An AeroMéxico DC9 on a scheduled flight from Houston to Mexico City struck the slope of Mt Las Minas while descending to Puerto Vallarta at night. All 27 people aboard were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.