Douglas Dakota IV Crashes in Canigou, France, Killing 34, October 7, 1961
A Douglas Dakota IV operated by Derby Aviation (later renamed to British Midland International) crashes in Canigou, France, killing 34 people.
Date: October 7, 1961
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