On August 26, 1973, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration HK-1093) operated by Aerovias Regionales was involved in an aviation accident near Dagua, Colombia in flight. 11 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane crashed into a mountainside in the Dagua region, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
While traveling from Tumaco toward Cali, a twin-engine airplane collided with the slope of Mt Las Cruces. The accident occurred within the Dagua region, situated approximately 28 km northwest of Cali. The impact with the terrain resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft.
There were 11 fatalities recorded following the crash, as all occupants on board the plane perished during the event.
Findings
No specific contributing factors or official conclusions regarding the cause of the flight's descent into the mountainside were provided in the available reports.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 26 Aug 1973 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident near Dagua, Colombia?
A twin-engine airplane crashed into a mountainside in the Dagua region, resulting in no survivors.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Aug 1973 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 11 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Aug 1973 involved a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, registration HK-1093, operated by Aerovias Regionales, at Dagua, Colombia.
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