Accident Details
On January 10, 1966, a cargo flight operated by Vicair was en route to Ecuador, carrying a load of cigarettes. While flying at night in heavy rain, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain in the region of Urrao. The accident site was identified as the slope of Mt Cerro Pelado, situated between the cities of Urrao and Frontino. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact.
Occupants and Aftermath
The aircraft carried four occupants, all of whom were killed. After the aircraft failed to arrive at its destination, search and rescue operations were launched, leading to the discovery of the wreckage on January 10, 1966. The aircraft was leased from Atlantic Aircraft Corporation, which had subleased it from Associated Aviation Industries.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the accident was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain.