Aircraft accident at Apiay Air Force Base

5 fatalities • Apiay AFB (Villavicencio), Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

A military aircraft crashed during its final approach to Apiay Air Force Base, resulting in five fatalities and eleven injuries.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight toward Apiay Air Force Base, an aircraft experienced a loss of lift while executing a final turn. The aircraft type entered a stall condition, leading to a crash into a nearby field.

There were a total of sixteen people on board at the time of the accident. The impact resulted in five fatalities and eleven injuries. The occupants who perished included the co-pilot and four passengers.

Findings

Investigations into the event indicate that the crash was caused by an aerodynamic stall occurring during a maneuver while the aircraft was completing its approach to the airfield.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during a turning maneuver on final approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1954-01-31 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Apiay AFB (Villavicencio), Colombia?

A military aircraft crashed during its final approach to Apiay Air Force Base, resulting in five fatalities and eleven injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1954-01-31 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1954-01-31 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration FAC-674, operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana, at Apiay AFB (Villavicencio), Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during a turning maneuver on final approach.

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