4 fatalities

Cargo aircraft crash near Larandia Airport (FAC-685)

Larandia AFB, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On April 20, 1964, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration FAC-685) operated by SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales was involved in an aviation accident near Larandia AFB, Colombia during takeoff. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A cargo flight departing from Larandia Airport crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of all lives on board.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred during a cargo operation involving an aircraft traveling from Larandia Airport toward Yari, Nariño. Shortly after the departure phase, the aircraft went down near the airfield.

All four people on board, including the crew, perished in the crash. In addition to the human fatalities, the incident resulted in the death of 21 calves that were being transported as cargo during the flight.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the actions of the crew have been documented in the provided report.