2 fatalities

1950-04-15: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (HK-309) — LANSA Colombia - Limitada Nacional de Servicio Aéreo — Santa Bárbara de Pinto, Colombia

Santa Bárbara de Pinto, ColombiaFlight

On April 15, 1950, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HK-309) operated by LANSA Colombia - Limitada Nacional de Servicio Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Bárbara de Pinto, Colombia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft collided with a mountain slope during its flight from Medellín to Barranquilla. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A cargo flight operating from Medellín to Barranquilla crashed into a mountainside, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

A cargo operation departed from Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport at 15:29 local time, destined for Barranquella. During the flight, the crew established contact with ground personnel at 16:35 local time, reporting their position at an altitude of 9,000 feet directly above San Marcos.

Shortly after this communication, the aircraft type (unspecified) struck a mountain slope. The impact occurred approximately 20 km northeast of Santa Bárbara de Pinto. The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both pilots on board were killed in the crash.

Findings

The investigation indicates that the aircraft struck terrain during its flight phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with a mountain slope during its flight from Medellín to Barranquilla.