11 fatalities

2015-07-31: Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN) (FAC1261) — Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana — Agustín Codazzi, Colombia

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On July 31, 2015, a Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN) (registration FAC1261) operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana was involved in an aviation accident near Agustín Codazzi, Colombia in flight. 11 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.

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An aircraft on an intelligence mission reported an engine failure in poor weather, lost contact with ATC, and crashed near Agustín Codazzi, killing all 11 crew members.

Flight Details

The aircraft departed from Palanquero Air Force Base (AFB) en route to Barranquilla, with an intermediate stop planned at Valledupar. The flight was a special mission conducted on behalf of the Colombian Intelligence Forces. Onboard were 11 crew members, including officers and technicians.

Crash Sequence

During cruise flight in poor weather conditions, the crew reported an engine failure to air traffic control. Subsequently, radio communication was lost. The aircraft then entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed into a field near the town of Agustín Codazzi, located approximately 50 kilometers south of Valledupar.

Damage and Casualties

The aircraft was completely destroyed by the impact forces. No fire occurred following the crash. All 11 crew members on board were killed in the accident.

Crew Members

The crew included: Major Adalberto Ramírez, Lieutenant Sergio Bojacá, Second Lieutenant Luisa Salazar, Second Lieutenant Andrés Rojas, First Technician Juan Carlos Correa, Technician Jorge Iván Angulo, Technician Giovany Roa, Technician Third Class Juan Camilo Rivera, Technician Third Class Hawer Moreno, Technician Elkin Sierra, and Technician Édgar Contreras.