8 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident during flight from Villavicencio to Neiva (FAC-1650)

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On August 30, 1988, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration FAC-1650) operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana was involved in an aviation accident near Colombia, Colombia in flight. 8 people were killed. 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 under undetermined circumstances while traveling between Villavicencio and Neiva, resulting in the loss of all eight people on board.

What happened

A flight operating from Villavicencio to Neiva ended in a fatal accident when the aircraft went down during its transit. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains unconfirmed, as the specific circumstances surrounding the crash have not been established.

There were eight fatalities recorded in the incident, with no survivors reported among the occupants. The flight was in the process of moving between the two Colombian locations when the accident occurred.

Findings

At this time, investigators have not identified a specific cause for the crash. The circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft remain unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Aug 1988 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Colombia, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances while traveling between Villavicencio and Neiva, resulting in the loss of all eight people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Aug 1988 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Aug 1988 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration FAC-1650, operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana, at Colombia, Colombia.