On June 9, 1973, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration HK-1020) operated by Lineas Aéreas Interiores de Catalina was involved in an aviation accident near Villavicencio, Colombia during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced engine malfunctions during a test flight, leading to an unsuccessful emergency landing attempt. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A seaplane crashed during an attempted emergency landing near Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport following engine malfunctions.
What happened
During the final approach to Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport, a seaplane experienced significant mechanical issues involving its engines. The aircraft had been conducting a test flight prior to the incident. As the crew attempted to manage the engine problems, they initiated an emergency landing procedure. However, the aircraft crashed a short distance from the airport perimeter.
Findings
The accident occurred during the approach phase of flight.
The primary factor leading to the crash was engine problems encountered during the mission.
The incident resulted in one fatality and two injuries among the crew members on board.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced engine malfunctions during a test flight, leading to an unsuccessful emergency landing attempt.
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