26 fatalities

1950-05-24: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (HK-307) — LANSA Colombia - Limitada Nacional de Servicio Aéreo — Pasto-Antonio Nariño, Colombia

Pasto-Antonio Nariño, ColombiaFlight

On May 24, 1950, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HK-307) operated by LANSA Colombia - Limitada Nacional de Servicio Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Pasto-Antonio Nariño, Colombia in flight. 26 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was flying at an altitude too low to clear the volcanic terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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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.