Single-engine aircraft crash near Ocaña-Aguas Claras Airport

No fatalities • Ocaña, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a hillside during its approach to Ocaña-Aguas Claras Airport, resulting in serious injuries.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight toward Ocaña-Aguas Claras Airport, a single-engine aircraft encountered terrain obstacles. The aircraft was operating at an insufficient altitude and subsequently struck a nearby hill.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were three serious injuries reported among the occupants of the plane. No fatalities were recorded during the accident.

Findings

Preliminary observations indicate that the primary factor in the accident was that the aircraft was flying too low while attempting to reach the airport.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain because it was operating at an insufficient altitude during its approach to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1958-11-27 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Ocaña, Colombia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a hillside during its approach to Ocaña-Aguas Claras Airport, resulting in serious injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1958-11-27 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1958-11-27 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration HK-183, operated by Aerotaxi Servicios Aéreos, at Ocaña, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain because it was operating at an insufficient altitude during its approach to the airport.

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