Aircraft collision with Galeras volcano near Pasto

26 fatalities • Pasto-Antonio Nariño, Colombia • Flight

An aircraft crashed into the slope of the Galeras volcano while cruising west of Pasto, resulting in 26 fatalities and one serious injury.

What happened

During a westward cruise flight positioned west of Pasto, an unidentified aircraft struck the side of the Galeras volcano. The impact occurred during the cruise phase of the flight, leading to a catastrophic event.

As a result of the collision, there were 26 fatalities among the occupants on board. Additionally, one passenger, a 10-year-old girl, sustained serious injuries during the accident.

Findings

Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft was operating at an insufficient altitude for the terrain being traversed. The specific reasons why the flight was at such a low altitude remain undetermined.

Probable cause

The aircraft was flying at an altitude too low to clear the volcanic terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-05-24 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Pasto-Antonio Nariño, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed into the slope of the Galeras volcano while cruising west of Pasto, resulting in 26 fatalities and one serious injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-05-24 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 26 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-05-24 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HK-307, operated by LANSA Colombia - Limitada Nacional de Servicio Aéreo, at Pasto-Antonio Nariño, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was flying at an altitude too low to clear the volcanic terrain.

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