No fatalities

Hijacking and Forced Landing of an Aircraft En Route to El Porvenir Island (HP-1191XI)

Turbo, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 31, 1992, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration HP-1191XI) operated by Aero Taxi - Panama was involved in an aviation accident near Turbo, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Hijacked. 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

Four hijackers forced a crew to divert from Panama City to Turbo, Colombia, resulting in a forced landing at a remote airstrip. All occupants were injured, and the aircraft was not returned to service.

Incident Overview and Route Diversion During a flight from Panama City to El Porvenir Island, four hijackers took control of the aircraft and compelled the crew to alter the planned itinerary. The hijackers directed the crew to fly to Turbo, Colombia, overriding the original destination. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. ## Forced Landing and Aftermath The aircraft made a forced landing at a remote airstrip in the area. Upon landing, all four hijackers disembarked and disappeared from the scene. The source states that all other occupants on board were injured during the incident. Following the event, the aircraft did not return into service, indicating it was likely written off or sustained damage that precluded further operational use. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause of the incident as the hijacking itself. No additional technical or mechanical causes were cited in the provided source material.