Single-engine aircraft crash near Yarumal

1 fatality • Yarumal, Colombia • Flight

A solo positioning flight from Medellín to San Marcos ended in a fatal accident involving a loss of control near Yarumal.

What happened

During a scheduled positioning flight traveling from Medellín toward San Marcos, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Yarumal, where the plane impacted the ground and subsequently caught fire.

There was one fatality resulting from the crash, involving the pilot. No other occupants were reported on board the aircraft at the time of the impact.

Findings

Preliminary details indicate that the accident occurred while the aircraft was in flight, specifically during the transition between its departure point and its destination. The primary factor identified in the sequence of events was that the pilot lost control of the aircraft prior to the crash.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft during a positioning flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1961-03-29 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Yarumal, Colombia?

A solo positioning flight from Medellín to San Marcos ended in a fatal accident involving a loss of control near Yarumal.

Were there any fatalities in the 1961-03-29 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1961-03-29 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration HK-210, operated by Aerotaxi Servicios Aéreos, at Yarumal, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft during a positioning flight.

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