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Fatal mountain impact near Tame-Gustavo Vargas Santos Airport (HK-2486)

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On June 11, 1989, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration HK-2486) operated by Aerotaca Colombia - Aerotaxi Casanare was involved in an aviation accident near Tame, Colombia in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew's failure to monitor and maintain proper altitude during an approach in instrument meteorological conditions led to a controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-13Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a mountain during its descent to Tame, resulting in six fatalities and sixteen injuries.

What happened

During an approach to the Tame-Gustavo Vargas Santos Airport, an aircraft was operating under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). While performing a descent toward the airfield, the aircraft collided with a mountain located a short distance from the airport.

The impact resulted in six fatalities among the passengers on board. Additionally, 16 other occupants sustained injuries during the accident.

Findings

Investigations into the crash indicate that the crew was unable to maintain a safe altitude during the descent. The primary factor contributing to the collision was that the crew failed to recognize the aircraft had descended below a safe altitude while flying in low-visibility conditions.

Probable cause

The crew's failure to monitor and maintain proper altitude during an approach in instrument meteorological conditions led to a controlled flight into terrain.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Jun 1989 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Tame, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed into a mountain during its descent to Tame, resulting in six fatalities and sixteen injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jun 1989 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Jun 1989 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration HK-2486, operated by Aerotaca Colombia - Aerotaxi Casanare, at Tame, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew's failure to monitor and maintain proper altitude during an approach in instrument meteorological conditions led to a controlled flight into terrain.

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