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Electrical System Failure Forces Emergency Landing in Field Near Bogotá (HK-512)

Bogotá-El Dorado, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On November 4, 1966, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration HK-512) operated by Aerocarga - Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the electrical system during initial climb. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

After takeoff from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, an aircraft experienced an electrical system failure, prompting the crew to perform an emergency landing in a field near Funza. The airplane was damaged beyond repair, but both occupants were uninjured.

Incident

The aircraft's electrical system failed shortly after takeoff from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport as the aircraft was climbing. The crew reacted by deciding to reduce altitude and carry out an emergency landing. They identified a suitable field in the town of Funza, which is located about six kilometers northwest of the airport. The aircraft made an emergency landing in that field. The impact and subsequent ground contact caused extensive damage to the aircraft, with the damage being so severe that the aircraft was rendered beyond repair. Both occupants—the only people on board—were uninjured during the event.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the electrical system during the initial climb phase.

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