Douglas DC-9 crash, Jul 27, 1981 (32 killed), Chihuahua-G...
Douglas DC-9 accident on July 27, 1981 near Chihuahua-General Roberto Fierro Villalobos, Chihuahua, Mexico with 32 fatalities.
- Date: July 27, 1981
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-9
- Location: Chihuahua-General Roberto Fierro Villalobos, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Fatalities: 32
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
On approach to Chihuahua-General Roberto Fierro Villalobos Airport in thunderstorms, the DC-9 was caught by downdrafts just before the flare, bounced, veered off the runway and broke in two in flames. 32 of the 66 occupants were killed, including two crew members.