Aircraft crash near Barranquilla, Colombia

No fatalities • Polonuevo, Colombia • Flight

An aircraft crashed in Polonuevo, Colombia, during a nighttime flight, resulting in serious injuries to both crew members.

What happened

During a nighttime operation, an aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Polonuevo, situated approximately 14 kilometers southwest of the Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz Airport. The incident occurred while the aircraft was involved in an unauthorized flight path between Colombia and the United States.

Upon impact, the aircraft was completely destroyed. Both members of the crew sustained serious injuries during the accident. The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent crash remain under investigation.

Findings

  • The flight was being conducted as an illegal flight between Colombia and the United States.
  • The accident took place during nighttime flight operations.

Probable cause

The aircraft was engaged in an unauthorized international flight between Colombia and the United States at the time of the crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1982-04-16 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Polonuevo, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed in Polonuevo, Colombia, during a nighttime flight, resulting in serious injuries to both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1982-04-16 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 1982-04-16 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Private United States of America, at Polonuevo, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was engaged in an unauthorized international flight between Colombia and the United States at the time of the crash.

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