Boeing 747 cargo flight destroyed during forced landing in Colombia

No fatalities • Madrid, Colombia

A Kalitta Flying Service cargo flight operating as Centurion Airlines flight 164 crashed during a forced landing near Madrid, Colombia.

What happened

On July 7, 2008, at 03:57 local time, a Boeing 747-200FM, registration N714CK, was destroyed during a forced landing in Madrid, Cundinamarca, Colombia. The aircraft, operated by Kalitta Flying Service Inc as Centurion Airlines flight 164, had departed from El Dorado International Airport (SKBO) in Bogota, Colombia, and was en route to Miami International Airport (KMIA).

The accident occurred under night visual meteorological conditions. Among the eight crew members on the aircraft, there were 5 serious injuries and 3 minor injuries, with 0 fatalities reported among the crew. On the ground, the accident resulted in 2 fatalities and 1 serious injury.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state a probable cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jul 2008 BOEING 747-200FM accident near Madrid, Colombia?

A Kalitta Flying Service cargo flight operating as Centurion Airlines flight 164 crashed during a forced landing near Madrid, Colombia.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jul 2008 BOEING 747-200FM accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jul 2008 involved a BOEING 747-200FM, registration N714CK, operated by Centurion Airlines, at Madrid, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state a probable cause.

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