5 fatalities

Fatal Crash in Bay of Buenaventura During Landing (HK-134)

Buenaventura, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 5, 1949, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration HK-134) operated by Avianca was involved in an aviation accident near Buenaventura, Colombia during landing or approach. 5 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the Bay of Buenaventura while attempting to land, resulting in the deaths of all five occupants on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during the final approach and landing phase when the aircraft impacted the water surface of the Bay of Buenaventura. The crash resulted in immediate structural failure and sinking. All individuals aboard the plane perished in the accident. The total loss of life included two pilots and three passengers, bringing the confirmed fatality count to five.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding mechanical failures, weather conditions, or pilot error that contributed to the event. No further investigative conclusions are available in the provided text.