No fatalities

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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data 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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Aug 1993 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near La Colina, Colombia?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Aug 1993 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Aug 1993 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration HK-400, operated by Aerosol - Aerovias Sol de Colombia, at La Colina, Colombia.