2 fatalities

1965-11-04: Consolidated PBY Catalina (HK-811) — Aeropesca Colombia — Puerto Arturo, Colombia

Puerto Arturo, ColombiaFlight

On November 4, 1965, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration HK-811) operated by Aeropesca Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto Arturo, Colombia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed due to worsening weather conditions encountered during the flight. 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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A seaplane crashed in an uninhabited region of Puerto Arturo following deteriorating weather conditions, leaving two crew members dead and four others injured.

What happened

During a flight toward Mitú Airport, a seaplane encountered worsening weather conditions while traveling through the air. The aircraft subsequently went down in an unpopulated area within the Puerto Arturo region under circumstances that remain undetermined.

Following the aircraft's failure to reach its intended destination at Mitú Airport, search and rescue operations were initiated. On November 13, responders located the wreckage of the plane. The accident resulted in two fatalities involving both pilots on board. Additionally, four injured individuals were rescued from the site and subsequently evacuated for medical treatment.

Findings

Initial reports indicate that deteriorating weather conditions played a significant role in the incident leading to the crash in the remote area.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed due to worsening weather conditions encountered during the flight.