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Aircraft Crash During Emergency Landing at Tres Esquinas Airport (FAC-1251)

Tres Esquinas, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 5, 2000, a Casa 212 Aviocar (registration FAC-1251) operated by SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales was involved in an aviation accident near Tres Esquinas, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft carrying engineers crashed 3 km short of the runway at Tres Esquinas Airport after technical problems on final approach, injuring two occupants.

Incident Overview and Context An aircraft departed Bogotá on a flight to Tres Esquinas, carrying a team of engineers who were involved in the refurbishment of the runway at Tres Esquinas Airport. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the destination and the wooded crash site. ## Approach and Crash During final approach, the crew encountered technical problems and attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in a wooded area located 3 km short of the runway. ## Casualties and Outcome Two occupants were injured. The source does not provide further details on the cause, fatalities, or other injuries.

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What happened in the 5 Dec 2000 Casa 212 Aviocar accident near Tres Esquinas, Colombia?

An aircraft carrying engineers crashed 3 km short of the runway at Tres Esquinas Airport after technical problems on final approach, injuring two occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Dec 2000 Casa 212 Aviocar accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Dec 2000 involved a Casa 212 Aviocar, registration FAC-1251, operated by SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales, at Tres Esquinas, Colombia.

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