3 fatalities

Aircraft crash on approach to Techo Airport (HK-119)

Bogotá-Techo, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 10, 1948, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HK-119) operated by Avianca was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-Techo, Colombia during landing or approach. 3 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a residential area while approaching Techo Airport, resulting in three fatalities and one injury among the occupants.

What happened

The incident occurred during the final approach phase of flight to Techo Airport. The aircraft failed to maintain a safe trajectory and impacted the ground within a suburban district. The crash resulted in significant loss of life and injury on board.

Three crew members lost their lives in the accident, while a fourth individual sustained injuries. No further details regarding the specific sequence of events leading up to the impact have been established.

Findings

The precise technical or operational factors contributing to this mishap remain undetermined. As of the current record, the exact circumstances surrounding the crash are unclear, and no definitive conclusions have been drawn.