No fatalities

Aircraft Crash Near Barranca de Upía (HK-2687X)

Barranca de Upía, ColombiaFlight

On April 26, 1983, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration HK-2687X) operated by Aviones Ejecutivos - AVIEL was involved in an aviation accident near Barranca de Upía, Colombia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crash-landed in an open field near Barranca de Upía after an in-flight engine failure. The pilot escaped uninjured, but the aircraft exploded and was destroyed. The cargo consisted of explosives.

Incident Overview An aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight, which forced the pilot to reduce altitude and attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed in an open field located near Barranca de Upía. ## Outcome and Damage The pilot escaped the incident uninjured. Following the crash, the aircraft exploded and was destroyed. The cargo on board consisted of explosives. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for unknown reasons. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material.