Fatal aircraft collision with mountain in Cordillera Oriental

12 fatalities • Bucaramanga, Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside in the northern Cordillera Oriental shortly after takeoff, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight in marginal weather conditions, an aircraft struck a mountain slope in the northern region of the Cordillera Oriental. The accident occurred during the climb phase, only a few minutes after the plane had departed. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was attempting to reach an altitude of 2,000 feet.

The collision resulted in the deaths of all 12 occupants on board. There were no survivors reported from the wreckage.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in marginal weather conditions at the time of the accident.
  • The aircraft struck terrain while climbing through a low altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1949-11-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Bucaramanga, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside in the northern Cordillera Oriental shortly after takeoff, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1949-11-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 12 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1949-11-26 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HK-305, operated by LANSA Colombia - Limitada Nacional de Servicio Aéreo, at Bucaramanga, Colombia.

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