5 fatalities

Training Flight Crash After Wing Strike During Turn Near Mariquita Airport (HK-2580)

Mariquita, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On December 12, 1982, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HK-2580) operated by Transportes Aéreos Latinoamericanos - TALA Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Mariquita, Colombia during takeoff. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A training flight crashed after the left wing tip struck the ground during a sharp turn, killing all four crew members and one person on the ground. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire.

Incident Overview

An aircraft on a training flight crashed near Mariquita Airport after the left wing tip struck the ground during a sharp turn. The aircraft departed Girardot Airport bound for Mariquita. After completing nine touch-and-go landings at Mariquita Airport, the crew took off for a new local circuit.

Sequence of Events

During the initial climb, the pilot-in-command initiated a sharp turn to the left. The left wing tip struck the ground, causing the aircraft to crash near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire.

Casualties

All four crew members were killed, and one person on the ground was also killed.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Dec 1982 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Mariquita, Colombia?

A training flight crashed after the left wing tip struck the ground during a sharp turn, killing all four crew members and one person on the ground. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Dec 1982 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Dec 1982 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HK-2580, operated by Transportes Aéreos Latinoamericanos - TALA Colombia, at Mariquita, Colombia.