7 fatalities

2000-09-02: Basler BT-67 (FAC-1659) — Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana — Pueblo Rico, Colombia

Pueblo Rico, ColombiaFlight

On September 2, 2000, a Basler BT-67 (registration FAC-1659) operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana was involved in an aviation accident near Pueblo Rico, Colombia in flight. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781203256Data APIEditorial standards

A military supply flight from Apiay AFB to Pereira struck the slope of Mount Montezuma at 11,200 feet in poor weather, killing all seven crew members.

Accident

On a supply mission to ground troops engaged in combat with FARC soldiers who had attacked communications relays, a flight departed Apiay AFB bound for Pereira. The aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 11,200 feet in poor weather conditions when it struck the slope of Mount Montezuma, approximately 5 km northwest of Pueblo Rico. All seven crew members on board were killed.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be controlled flight into terrain.

Aftermath

The aircraft was carrying seven crew members who were participating in the supply mission. No further details about the aircraft or the crew were provided in the official report.