On December 20, 1979, a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III (registration N6814C) operated by Horizon Partners was involved in an aviation accident near Plato, Colombia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash occurred during an unauthorized and illegal flight operation in mountainous terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed into a mountain in the Plato region while performing an undocumented flight, resulting in serious injuries to both people on board.
What happened
During an unauthorized aerial operation, an unidentified aircraft struck a mountain located within the Plato region. The incident occurred while the aircraft was engaged in what has been described as an illegal flight mission. Following the impact with the terrain, the aircraft sustained significant damage.
There were two people on board at the time of the accident. Both occupants sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash. Emergency response efforts were required to address the casualties following the mountain collision.
Findings
Preliminary information indicates that the flight was being conducted without proper authorization. The primary factor contributing to the accident was the unlawful nature of the flight operation within the Plato region.
Probable cause
The crash occurred during an unauthorized and illegal flight operation in mountainous terrain.
