Fatal mountain collision near Quetame

22 fatalities • Quetame, Colombia • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Quetame during flight in adverse weather, resulting in 22 fatalities.

What happened

During a flight conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), the aircraft collided with a mountain slope in the vicinity of Quetame. At the time of the accident, the flight was operating in poor meteorological conditions. The impact with the terrain resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and caused 22 fatalities among all individuals on board.

Findings

Investigations into the crash identified that the incident was a case of controlled flight into terrain. This occurred after the crew elected to proceed under VFR despite encountering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Several contributing elements were noted, including navigation errors made by the crew during the en route phase and a lack of sufficient training procedures.

Probable cause

The crew's decision to continue flying under visual flight rules into deteriorating weather conditions led to controlled flight into terrain.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1982-11-29 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Quetame, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Quetame during flight in adverse weather, resulting in 22 fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1982-11-29 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 22 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1982-11-29 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration HK-2536, operated by ACES Colombia - Aerolineas Centrales de Colombia, at Quetame, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew's decision to continue flying under visual flight rules into deteriorating weather conditions led to controlled flight into terrain.

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