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Cargo Aircraft Emergency Landing Near Villavicencio (HK-400)

La Colina, ColombiaFlight

On August 31, 1993, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration HK-400) operated by Aerosol - Aerovias Sol de Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near La Colina, Colombia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft made an emergency landing in an open field near La Colina, about 30 km east of Villavicencio, after experiencing engine problems during approach. Both pilots escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During an approach to Villavicencio, a cargo aircraft encountered engine problems following an uneventful flight from Mitú. The crew elected to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash-landed in an open field near La Colina, approximately 30 km east of Villavicencio. Both pilots escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Operational Context The incident occurred during the approach phase after a cargo flight from Mitú. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or exact cause of the engine problems. ## Outcome The emergency landing resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Both pilots were uninjured.

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