No fatalities

Emergency Landing After Left Engine Failure Near Bogotá-Techo Airport (HK-605)

Bogotá-Techo, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On January 29, 1953, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration HK-605) operated by Lineas Interamericana Aérea was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-Techo, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the left engine after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 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

Aircraft made emergency landing in wasteland 6 km southeast of Bogotá-Techo Airport after left engine failure during initial climb. Both occupants uninjured; aircraft damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview Shortly after departing from Bogotá-Techo Airport, the crew experienced technical issues with the left engine while in the initial climb phase. ## Emergency Response The pilot-in-command reduced altitude and executed an emergency landing in a wasteland situated six kilometers southeast of the airport. ## Outcome Both occupants sustained no injuries during the incident. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the probable cause of the incident was the failure of the left engine following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Jan 1953 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Bogotá-Techo, Colombia?

Aircraft made emergency landing in wasteland 6 km southeast of Bogotá-Techo Airport after left engine failure during initial climb. Both occupants uninjured; aircraft damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jan 1953 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Jan 1953 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration HK-605, operated by Lineas Interamericana Aérea, at Bogotá-Techo, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the left engine after takeoff.