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Seaplane Crash in Puerto Leguízamo (FAC-616)

Puerto Leguízamo, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On October 9, 1951, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration FAC-616) operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto Leguízamo, Colombia during takeoff. One person was 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A seaplane crashed after hitting a sand bank while taking off from the Río Putumayo in Puerto Leguízamo. The pilot was killed, and all other occupants were rescued.

Incident Overview and Route Details A seaplane was operating a flight from Madrid AFB in Bogotá to Leticia when it crashed during takeoff from the Río Putumayo in Puerto Leguízamo. The aircraft had several intermediate stops en route and was carrying mail, equipment, and army personnel. ## Accident Circumstances During the takeoff from the river, the seaplane struck a sand bank and crashed. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the accident. ## Casualties and Rescue The pilot was killed in the crash. All other occupants were rescued. The source does not provide further details on the number of occupants or the condition of the rescued individuals.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Oct 1951 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Puerto Leguízamo, Colombia?

A seaplane crashed after hitting a sand bank while taking off from the Río Putumayo in Puerto Leguízamo. The pilot was killed, and all other occupants were rescued.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Oct 1951 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Oct 1951 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration FAC-616, operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana, at Puerto Leguízamo, Colombia.

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