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1951-02-14: Curtiss C-46 Commando (HK-333) — LANSA Colombia - Limitada Nacional de Servicio Aéreo — Yalí, Colombia

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On February 14, 1951, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration HK-333) operated by LANSA Colombia - Limitada Nacional de Servicio Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Yalí, Colombia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft collided with mountainous terrain during its flight from Medellín to Barranquilla. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A cargo flight operating from Medellín crashed into a mountainside near Yalí, resulting in the loss of all crew members.

What happened

A cargo operation departing from Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport ended in a fatal accident during its transit to Barranquilla. The flight commenced at 14:18 local time, following a planned route toward the Caribbean coast.

While navigating the region, the aircraft struck the side of a mountain situated approximately 12 km from the town of Yalí. The impact with the terrain resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were no survivors among the two crew members on board.

Findings

The investigation into the crash indicates that the aircraft struck a mountain slope during its en route phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with mountainous terrain during its flight from Medellín to Barranquilla.

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