Thirty-two people were killed when the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 jet aircraft was heavily damaged by impact with the ground and fire on approach in high winds.

The aircraft involved was a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32, registered as XA-DEN with MSN 47621/729.

There were isolated cumulonimbus clouds with strong squalls and showers during approach and landing.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced once and struck the ground with immense force.

Thirty-four passengers and crew were able to flee the wreckage; the smoke and fire caused the deaths of those that remained trapped.