No fatalities

Aircraft accident at Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport (FAC-1129)

Villavicencio, Colombia

On June 25, 1981, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration FAC-1129) operated by SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales was involved in an aviation accident near Villavicencio, Colombia. No fatalities were reported. 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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An aircraft was destroyed following an accident at Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft was involved in an accident while operating at Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport. The event resulted in the total loss of the airframe, as the plane was declared a write-off following the impact.

Despite the destruction of the aircraft, there were no casualties reported among those on board during the occurrence.

Findings

Information regarding the specific sequence of events or the precise mechanical or operational failures leading to the crash was not provided in the initial report. The primary outcome of the accident was the destruction of the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jun 1981 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Villavicencio, Colombia?

An aircraft was destroyed following an accident at Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jun 1981 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 25 Jun 1981 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration FAC-1129, operated by SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales, at Villavicencio, Colombia.