5 fatalities

Cargo Seaplane Crash in the Río Caquetá (HK-1000E)

La Pedrera, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 31, 1955, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration HK-1000E) operated by Agencia Interamericana de Aviación - AIDA Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near La Pedrera, Colombia during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A seaplane conducting a cargo flight from Bogotá to La Pedrera crashed into the Río Caquetá during landing attempts. The accident resulted in the deaths of all eight occupants on board, including four passengers and four crew members.

Incident Overview

An aviation accident occurred involving a seaplane that was operating a scheduled cargo route. The flight originated in Bogotá and was destined for La Pedrera. As part of its operational plan, the aircraft made intermediate stops at Apiay AFB in Villavicencio and Mitú before proceeding to its final destination.

Operational Context

At the time of the incident, the aircraft was transporting a mixed load consisting of four passengers, four crew members, mail, and various goods. The specific registration number, operator name, and exact date of the event are not specified in the available source material. However, the nature of the flight is confirmed as a cargo operation with passenger capacity.

Accident Details

The crash occurred while the pilot was attempting to land on the Río Caquetá near La Pedrera. During this maneuver, the seaplane lost control and crashed into the river. The impact resulted in fatal injuries for everyone on board. In total, all eight occupants were killed, comprising the four passengers and the four crew members listed in the manifest.