10 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident in Sierra Nevada del Cocuy (FAC-654)

Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, ColombiaFlight

On July 26, 1975, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration FAC-654) operated by SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales was involved in an aviation accident near Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, Colombia in flight. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew lost control of the aircraft during the flight, leading to a mountain impact. 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.

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A flight traveling from Saravena to Villavicencio crashed into a mountainside, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

What happened

During a flight operating between Saravena and Villavicencio, the crew encountered a critical loss of control. In response to the developing situation, an emergency was declared by those on board. The aircraft subsequently impacted a mountain slope within the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy region.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airplane. There were 10 fatalities recorded among the occupants, with no survivors reported from the crash site.

Findings

Following the loss of control and subsequent impact with the terrain, the aircraft was completely destroyed.

Probable cause

The crew lost control of the aircraft during the flight, leading to a mountain impact.