2 fatalities

1981-06-17: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (HK-1078) — Taxi Aéreo El Venado — Miraflores, Colombia

Miraflores, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 17, 1981, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HK-1078) operated by Taxi Aéreo El Venado was involved in an aviation accident near Miraflores, Colombia during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed near Miraflores Airport after an engine failure during a go-around. One crew member and one passenger were killed; all other occupants were injured.

Accident Overview

On approach to Miraflores Airport, the crew was instructed to perform a go-around because the runway was occupied by another aircraft. While in the traffic pattern and positioning for a second approach, the crew declared an emergency after one of the engines failed. The propeller was feathered, and the captain attempted an emergency landing. The airplane subsequently crashed near the airport.

Casualties and Injuries

A crew member and one passenger were killed in the accident. All other occupants sustained injuries.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the engine failure occurred for unknown reasons. The probable cause is stated as engine failure of unknown origin.