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Aircraft Crash in Bello, Colombia (HK-1196)

Medellín, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 9, 1971, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration HK-1196) operated by Cessnyca was involved in an aviation accident near Medellín, Colombia during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine fire on approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in Bello, Colombia, after an engine fire on final approach to Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, killing the sole pilot.

Incident Overview On final approach to Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, an engine on the aircraft caught fire and exploded. The pilot lost control of the airplane, which crashed in the Santa Ana suburb of Bello, approximately 11 km short of runway 20. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, was killed. ## Probable Cause According to official findings, the probable cause of the accident was an engine fire during approach. ## Tags - Aviation Accident - Engine Fire - Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport - Bello, Colombia - Fatal Crash - Pilot Killed

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