Aircraft accident near Solento, Colombia

4 fatalities • Salento, Colombia • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a flight from Puerto Leguizamo to Neiva.

What happened

During a scheduled flight traveling from Puerto Leguizamo toward Neiva, a twin engine airplane encountered terrain while in transit. While navigating the area near Solento, the aircraft impacted the slope of Mt El Paramillo.

The impact occurred during the en route phase of the flight. There were no survivors of the accident, as all four crew members lost their lives in the crash.

Findings

No specific investigation results regarding the mechanical or operational state of the aircraft were provided in the initial report, though the primary factor in the accident was the impact with the mountainside terrain during the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the slope of Mt El Paramillo while en route to its destination.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1983-02-21 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Salento, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a flight from Puerto Leguizamo to Neiva.

Were there any fatalities in the 1983-02-21 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1983-02-21 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration FAC-651, operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana, at Salento, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck the slope of Mt El Paramillo while en route to its destination.

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