3 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident at Tunka Airport (FAC-110)

Tunja, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On May 16, 1963, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration FAC-110) operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana was involved in an aviation accident near Tunja, Colombia during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident has not yet been determined. 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 the takeoff phase at Tunka Airport, resulting in three fatalities and one survivor.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft was involved in a fatal accident while departing from Tunka Airport. The flight was in its initial climb phase when the aircraft went down. The impact occurred during the takeoff sequence, leading to the destruction of the plane.

There were four people on board at the time of the incident. Emergency responders confirmed that three fatalities occurred as a result of the crash. One individual among the occupants managed to survive the event.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding why the aircraft departed from its flight path remain undetermined, as the reason for the crash is currently unknown.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident has not yet been determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 May 1963 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Tunja, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed during the takeoff phase at Tunka Airport, resulting in three fatalities and one survivor.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 May 1963 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 May 1963 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration FAC-110, operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana, at Tunja, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident has not yet been determined.