Fatal aircraft crash near Santa Bárbara de Pinto

2 fatalities • Santa Bárbara de Pinto, Colombia • Flight

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-04-15 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Santa Bárbara de Pinto, Colombia?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-04-15 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 1950-04-15 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HK-309, operated by LANSA Colombia - Limitada Nacional de Servicio Aéreo, at Santa Bárbara de Pinto, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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