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Emergency belly landing following takeoff from Bogotá (HK-758)

Bogotá-El Dorado, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On March 4, 1967, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration HK-758) operated by Aerocondor de Colombia - Aerovias Condor was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was unable to maintain sufficient altitude during the initial climb phase of flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced altitude difficulties shortly after departing Bogotá-El Dorado, resulting in an emergency belly landing.

What happened

During a recent departure from Bogotá-El Dorado, the aircraft encountered significant issues maintaining its climb profile. Approximately one minute after leaving the runway, the flight crew determined that the plane was unable to gain sufficient altitude and initiated an emergency descent.

The crew successfully executed an emergency landing in a nearby wasteland area. The impact resulted in a belly landing, which caused substantial damage to the airframe. Despite the severity of the landing, there were zero fatalities and no injuries reported among the two pilots on board. The aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss as it was damaged beyond repair.

Findings

  • The flight crew faced immediate difficulty gaining height following liftoff.
  • An emergency landing procedure was performed one minute after takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft was unable to maintain sufficient altitude during the initial climb phase of flight.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Mar 1967 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia?

An aircraft experienced altitude difficulties shortly after departing Bogotá-El Dorado, resulting in an emergency belly landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Mar 1967 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Mar 1967 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration HK-758, operated by Aerocondor de Colombia - Aerovias Condor, at Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was unable to maintain sufficient altitude during the initial climb phase of flight.

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