Douglas DC-8 crash, Aug 1, 1980 (3 killed), Mexico City
Douglas DC-8 accident on August 1, 1980 near Mexico City, Federal District of Mexico City, Mexico with 3 fatalities.
- Date: August 1, 1980
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-8
- Location: Mexico City, Federal District of Mexico City, Mexico
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
On 1 August 1980 Douglas DC-8-43F OB-R-1143 of AeroPeru was on a cargo flight from Lima to Mexico City. On approach to Mexico City-Benito Juarez Airport, the aircraft struck treetops and crashed on the slope of Mt Lilio about 24 km from the airport while in cloud. All eight occupants were killed and the aircraft disintegrated on impact.