7 fatalities

1957-01-28: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (FAC-112) — Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana — Guachiral, Colombia

Guachiral, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 28, 1957, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration FAC-112) operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana was involved in an aviation accident near Guachiral, Colombia during landing or approach. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed during its approach to Guachiral under undetermined circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft was performing an approach to Guachiral when it crashed. Following the impact, a fire broke out, which completely destroyed the airframe. There were seven fatalities recorded in the accident, as every person on board perished.

The occupants included the pilot and five passengers. Among those who lost their lives was the governor of Antioquia.

Findings

The exact cause of the crash remains unknown at this time. The investigation has not yet determined the specific circumstances that led to the aircraft's descent during the approach phase.