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Emergency Landing After Right Engine Failure at Condoto-Mandinga Airport (HK-1511E)

ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On June 17, 1977, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HK-1511E) operated by Taxi Aéreo Nacional was involved in an aviation accident near Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine after takeoff for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A right engine failure shortly after takeoff from Condoto-Mandinga Airport led to an emergency landing in a swampy area. The separated engine struck the cockpit, injuring the copilot, while others escaped with minor injuries.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath Shortly after departing Condoto-Mandinga Airport, the aircraft's right engine failed. The flight crew executed an emergency landing in a swampy area. During the touchdown, the right engine separated from the airframe and struck the cockpit, resulting in injuries to the copilot. All other occupants on board escaped the incident with minor injuries. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the right engine after takeoff. The specific reasons for the engine failure were not identified in the official findings.

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