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In-Flight Engine Failure Forces Emergency Field Landing Near Madrid AFB (HK-311)

Madrid AFB, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 31, 1951, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HK-311) operated by LANSA Colombia - Limitada Nacional de Servicio Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Madrid AFB, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft en route to Bogotá suffered an engine failure, forcing a diversion to Madrid AFB. During descent, the crew made an emergency landing in a field, damaging the aircraft beyond repair while both crew members were unhurt.

Incident Overview and Immediate Response During a flight en route to Bogotá, the aircraft experienced an engine failure in flight. The malfunction forced the flight crew to divert to Madrid Air Force Base (AFB) as the nearest suitable landing site. As the aircraft descended toward the airbase, the crew was compelled to attempt an emergency landing in a nearby field. The aircraft crash-landed a few kilometers from the airbase perimeter. Both crew members on board were reported unhurt following the incident, although the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. The official investigation identified the engine failure as the probable cause of the accident.

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