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Fatal Controlled Flight Into Terrain Incident Near Medellín (HK-1069)

Medellín, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On September 14, 1972, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration HK-1069) operated by Aerotaxi Servicios Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Medellín, Colombia during takeoff. 4 people were killed. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft departed Medellín for Turbo but struck a TVV antenna on Alto de Padre Amaya while climbing in clouds. The subsequent crash resulted in the deaths of all four occupants.

Incident Overview

On the morning of the incident, a twin-engine aircraft took off from Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera International Airport at 0620 local time. The flight was scheduled to proceed to Turbo and carried a total of four individuals aboard: one pilot and three passengers.

Accident Sequence

During the initial climb phase, the aircraft encountered cloud cover. While navigating through these conditions, the airplane collided with a television antenna structure situated on the Alto de Padre Amaya. This location is approximately 13 kilometers northwest of the departure airport.

Outcome

The impact caused the aircraft to crash into the terrain. Tragically, all four persons on board were killed in the accident.

Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Sept 1972 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident near Medellín, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft departed Medellín for Turbo but struck a TVV antenna on Alto de Padre Amaya while climbing in clouds. The subsequent crash resulted in the deaths of all four occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Sept 1972 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Sept 1972 involved a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, registration HK-1069, operated by Aerotaxi Servicios Aéreos, at Medellín, Colombia.

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