Douglas DC-6 crash, Jul 24, 1977 (38 killed), Puerto Mont...
Douglas DC-6 accident on July 24, 1977 near Puerto Montt-El Tepual Región de Los Lagos, Chile with 38 fatalities.
- Date: July 24, 1977
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: Puerto Montt-El Tepual Región de Los Lagos, Chile
- Fatalities: 38
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Chilean Air Force DC-6 approaching Puerto Montt El Tepual at night in rain and poor visibility crashed in flames in a swampy area about five km short of the runway. 38 occupants were killed and 44 others were injured.