Aircraft crash in Vaupés region

2 fatalities • Tio Barbas, Colombia • Flight

A cargo flight carrying rubber crashed into dense jungle in the Tio Barbas area, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On December 9, 1967, wreckage from a cargo aircraft was discovered in a remote, heavily forested area within the Tio Barbas region of Vaupés. The aircraft was operating a transport mission specifically tasked with moving a load of rubber at the time of the accident.

Initial reports regarding the incident suggest that the impact occurred in dense jungle terrain. While there were four people on board during the flight, the outcome for the occupants varied. It is believed that two fatalities occurred among the crew, specifically involving both pilots. The remaining two individuals, consisting of one passenger and one crew member, reportedly sustained injuries but were initially thought to have survived the impact and walked away from the site.

However, following the discovery of the wreckage, a search for the survivors yielded no results, as no trace of the two people believed to have escaped the crash was ever located.

Findings

The specific circumstances leading to the aircraft entering the jungle remain unknown, as the exact cause of the crash was not documented.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-01-26 Douglas B-18 Bolo accident near Tio Barbas, Colombia?

A cargo flight carrying rubber crashed into dense jungle in the Tio Barbas area, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-01-26 Douglas B-18 Bolo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-01-26 involved a Douglas B-18 Bolo, registration HK-367, operated by Lineas Aéreas La Urraca, at Tio Barbas, Colombia.

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