Aircraft crash near La Nubia Airport

7 fatalities • Manizales, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Manizales, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

On the morning of the accident, a twin engine aircraft departed from Medellín Airport at 08:46 local time, traveling toward its destination at Manizales. As the flight was performing its approach to La Nubia Airport, the aircraft collided with a mountain slope situated approximately 8 km from the runway.

There were seven fatalities recorded in the accident, as all individuals on board perished upon impact. The incident occurred during the approach phase of the flight.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the crash were provided in the initial report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-09-19 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident near Manizales, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Manizales, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-09-19 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-09-19 involved a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, registration HK-1024, operated by Aerotaxi Servicios Aéreos, at Manizales, Colombia.

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