6 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Tauramena (FAC-678)

Tauramena, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 2, 1963, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration FAC-678) operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana was involved in an aviation accident near Tauramena, Colombia during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the ground during approach due to encountering adverse weather conditions. 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

An aircraft crashed during its approach to Tauramena, resulting in six fatalities and three injuries.

What happened

During the final approach phase to the destination of Tauramena, the flight crew encountered adverse weather conditions. While navigating through these difficult meteorological circumstances, the aircraft type struck the ground a short distance from the intended airport.

The impact resulted in a significant loss of life and several injuries. Records indicate that there were six fatalities and three injuries among the occupants on board during the accident.

Findings

  • The primary factor contributing to the crash was the encounter with poor weather conditions while maneuvering for landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground during approach due to encountering adverse weather conditions.