Aircraft crash near El Doncello, Colombia

23 fatalities • El Doncello, Colombia • Flight

A flight traveling through Caquetá crashed into mountainous terrain shortly after departing Puerto Rico, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

A scheduled flight operating between Neiva and Florencia, which included planned stops at San Vicente del Caguán and Puerto Rico, Caquetá, ended in a fatal accident. Shortly after the aircraft departed from Puerto Rico, it was navigating through difficult weather conditions. During the cruise phase of the flight, the plane struck mountainous terrain in the vicinity of El Doncello.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft type and led to the deaths of all 23 occupants. There were no survivors recovered from the wreckage.

Findings

  • The accident occurred while the aircraft was operating in marginal weather conditions.
  • The flight path involved multiple intermediate stops within the Caquetá region before the final destination.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain while flying through poor weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-01-08 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near El Doncello, Colombia?

A flight traveling through Caquetá crashed into mountainous terrain shortly after departing Puerto Rico, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1975-01-08 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 23 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1975-01-08 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration FAC-688, operated by SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales, at El Doncello, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain while flying through poor weather conditions.

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