2 fatalities

Cargo Aircraft Crash in Vaupés Jungle (HK-367)

Tio Barbas, ColombiaFlight

On January 26, 1965, a Douglas B-18 Bolo (registration HK-367) operated by Lineas Aéreas La Urraca was involved in an aviation accident near Tio Barbas, Colombia in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A cargo aircraft crashed into dense jungle in Vaupés, Colombia. Both pilots were killed; the third crew member and passenger were injured and reportedly walked away, but no trace of them was found when the wreckage was discovered on 9 December 1967.

Accident

A cargo aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances into dense jungle in the region of Tio Barbas, Vaupés. The aircraft was conducting a cargo flight, carrying a load of rubber. According to reports, both pilots were killed in the accident, while the third crew member and a passenger sustained injuries and were able to walk away from the crash site.

Wreckage Discovery

The wreckage was located on 9 December 1967. Upon discovery, no trace of the two survivors—the injured crew member and passenger—was found. Their whereabouts remain unknown.

Aftermath

The circumstances surrounding the crash and the disappearance of the survivors have not been clarified. No further details about the aircraft or the flight have been specified.