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Cargo Aircraft Emergency Landing and Crash Near Barranquilla (YV-C-TGE)

Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad), ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 5, 1972, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration YV-C-TGE) operated by Latin Carga - Latinamericana Aérea de Carga was involved in an aviation accident near Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad), Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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 cargo aircraft from Kingston, Jamaica, made an emergency landing near Barranquilla-Ernesto Cotisssoz Airport after an unexpected situation. The plane struck trees and crashed, but all three crew members escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview During a cargo flight from Kingston, Jamaica, the crew of an aircraft encountered an unexpected situation while approaching Barranquilla-Ernesto Cotisssoz Airport. The crew decided to make an emergency landing in response to the situation. The aircraft subsequently struck trees and crashed approximately 10 km north of the airport. All three crew members on board escaped the incident without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the crash. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the unexpected situation.

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