Aircraft crash following maintenance test flight near Medellín

2 fatalities • Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

A flight involving two pilots and two mechanics crashed in a field during an approach to Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport following severe weather.

What happened

Following recent maintenance work conducted on the left engine, a test flight was initiated to verify the aircraft's performance. The flight departed from Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport at 14:42 local time with a total of four people on board, consisting of two pilots and two mechanics.

After completing several circuits within the surrounding region, the crew received clearance to land at approximately 15:24 local time. During the final approach, the aircraft encountered an area characterized by heavy rainfall and intense winds. During this period of severe weather, the flight crew lost control of the plane, which subsequently crashed into a field.

Findings

The accident resulted in two fatalities among the crew members, specifically one mechanic and one co-pilot. The captain and the second mechanic survived the impact but sustained injuries.

Probable cause

The aircraft encountered extreme weather conditions involving torrential rain and strong winds, leading to a loss of control during the landing approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-03-01 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera, Colombia?

A flight involving two pilots and two mechanics crashed in a field during an approach to Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport following severe weather.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-03-01 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-03-01 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HK-507, operated by SAM Colombia - Sociedad Aeronáutica de Medellín, at Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft encountered extreme weather conditions involving torrential rain and strong winds, leading to a loss of control during the landing approach.

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