On July 19, 1977, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HK-166) operated by Lineas Aéreas Orientales (LAOS Colombia) was involved in an aviation accident near Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft sustained heavy damage after crashing while approaching the Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley Airport, resulting in several serious injuries.
What happened
During an approach to the Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley Airport, an aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Among those on board, six individuals sustained serious injuries, while four other passengers and crew members remained unharmed during the incident.
Findings
The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain undetermined at this time. No definitive data has been released regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the environmental conditions present during the final approach phase.