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Flight 104 Crash into Mt Morro del Silencio (HK-240)

San Antonio de Prado, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On August 18, 1964, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration HK-240) operated by Aerotaxi Servicios Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near San Antonio de Prado, Colombia during takeoff. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft on flight 104 from Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport struck Mt Morro del Silencio ten minutes after takeoff, killing the pilot and six passengers while injuring two others.

Incident Overview On 104, a single-engine aircraft departed Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport at 0810, bound for Urrao. The flight was in its initial climb phase when the accident occurred. ## Accident Details Approximately ten minutes after takeoff, while climbing, the aircraft collided with the slope of Mt Morro del Silencio, located in San Antonio de Prado. The impact site was situated about 7 km southwest of the airfield. ## Casualties The crash resulted in significant loss of life. The pilot and six passengers were killed in the accident. Two additional passengers sustained injuries.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Aug 1964 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near San Antonio de Prado, Colombia?

A single-engine aircraft on flight 104 from Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport struck Mt Morro del Silencio ten minutes after takeoff, killing the pilot and six passengers while injuring two others.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Aug 1964 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Aug 1964 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration HK-240, operated by Aerotaxi Servicios Aéreos, at San Antonio de Prado, Colombia.

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