No fatalities

Aircraft Overran Runway and Caught Fire After Engine Failure During Initial Climb (HK-503)

Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad), ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On May 23, 1967, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HK-503) operated by Aerocondor de Colombia - Aerovias Condor was involved in an aviation accident near Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad), Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of engine power on takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft lost engine power just after liftoff, stalled, struck the runway, and overran the end. All 22 occupants evacuated, with four injured. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Incident Overview and Outcome An aircraft experienced a loss of engine power during the initial climb phase, shortly after liftoff. The loss of power caused the airplane to stall, leading it to strike the runway surface. The aircraft subsequently overran the runway and came to rest in flames approximately 50 meters past the runway end. ## Occupant Safety and Damage All 22 occupants on board were evacuated from the aircraft. Four of the occupants sustained injuries during the incident. The aircraft was destroyed by fire following the overrun and impact with the runway surface. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause of the accident as the loss of engine power on takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 May 1967 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad), Colombia?

An aircraft lost engine power just after liftoff, stalled, struck the runway, and overran the end. All 22 occupants evacuated, with four injured. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 May 1967 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 23 May 1967 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HK-503, operated by Aerocondor de Colombia - Aerovias Condor, at Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad), Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of engine power on takeoff.