Aircraft accident near San Luis de Palenque Airport

1 fatality • San Luis de Palenque, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed during its approach to San Luis de Palenque Airport, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.

What happened

During an approach to the San Luis de Palenque Airport, an aircraft was involved in a crash. The incident occurred while the flight was transitioning into its final phase of arrival at the airfield.

As a result of the impact, there were four total occupants on board the aircraft. The accident led to one fatality, involving a member of the crew. Additionally, three individuals sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the environmental conditions at the time of the crash were provided in the initial report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-09-19 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near San Luis de Palenque, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed during its approach to San Luis de Palenque Airport, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1953-09-19 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1953-09-19 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HK-143, operated by Avianca, at San Luis de Palenque, Colombia.

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