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Emergency Landing After Engine Failure at San José del Guaviare (FAC-1131)

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On November 13, 1980, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration FAC-1131) operated by SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales was involved in an aviation accident near San José del Guaviare, Colombia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed eight minutes after takeoff from San José del Guaviare Airport following an engine failure. All 23 occupants escaped with minor injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview Following takeoff from San José del Guaviare Airport, the flight crew declared an emergency after experiencing an engine failure. The captain attempted an emergency landing on Mt Las Lajas, but the aircraft crash-landed eight minutes after takeoff. All 23 occupants on board escaped with minor injuries. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for unknown reasons. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Nov 1980 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near San José del Guaviare, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed eight minutes after takeoff from San José del Guaviare Airport following an engine failure. All 23 occupants escaped with minor injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Nov 1980 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Nov 1980 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration FAC-1131, operated by SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales, at San José del Guaviare, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

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