5 fatalities

1963-06-04: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (HK-1082) — Aerolineas TAO (Taxi Aéreo Opita) — Cordillera de Los Picachos National Park, Colombia

Cordillera de Los Picachos National Park, ColombiaFlight

On June 4, 1963, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HK-1082) operated by Aerolineas TAO (Taxi Aéreo Opita) was involved in an aviation accident near Cordillera de Los Picachos National Park, Colombia in flight. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A cargo aircraft with five people and 12 calves crashed in Cordillera de Los Picachos National Park. Wreckage found a week after missing arrival in Bogotá.

Incident Details

The aircraft departed San Vicente del Caguán on a cargo flight to Bogotá-El Dorado Airport. On board were two passengers, three crew members, and a load consisting of 12 calves. When the airplane failed to arrive in Bogotá, search and rescue operations were initiated.

Wreckage Discovery

One week later, the wreckage was located on the slope of Mt Mirador, situated in the Cordillera de Los Picachos National Park, State of Meta. All five occupants and all 12 animals were killed.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is ongoing. No probable cause has been stated.