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Twin-Engine Aircraft Destroyed in Mountain Collision Near Tame (HK-2761)

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On April 27, 1986, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration HK-2761) operated by ACES Colombia - Aerolineas Centrales de Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Tame, Colombia in flight. 13 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 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 twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Tame, killing all 13 occupants. The official investigation attributed the accident to controlled flight into terrain.

Accident Overview and Location Details A twin-engine aircraft was operating at an altitude of 8,500 feet when it collided with the slope of a mountain. The impact occurred in marginal weather conditions, approximately 18 kilometers east of Tame and roughly 50 kilometers south of Saravena. ## Casualties and Aircraft Status The collision resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All 13 individuals on board were killed in the incident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official accident investigation determined that the probable cause of the crash was controlled flight into terrain.

Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Apr 1986 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Tame, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Tame, killing all 13 occupants. The official investigation attributed the accident to controlled flight into terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Apr 1986 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Apr 1986 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration HK-2761, operated by ACES Colombia - Aerolineas Centrales de Colombia, at Tame, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Controlled flight into terrain

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