Aircraft crash near Trujillo involving five passengers and three crew

8 fatalities • Trujillo, Colombia • Flight

An aircraft traveling from Condoto to Cali crashed into a mountainside near Trujillo during poor weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

On March 9, an aircraft departed from Condoto at 14:36 local time, destined for Cali. The flight was scheduled to arrive at approximately 15:35 local time. On board the aircraft were five passengers and a crew of three, alongside a cargo consisting of platinum and gold.

While the flight was cruising at an altitude of 12,500 feet, positioned north of Cali, the flight encountered adverse weather conditions. During this period, the aircraft type impacted a mountainside in the vicinity of Trujillo. Following the failure of the aircraft to reach its destination, search and rescue operations were initiated.

The wreckage was located four days after the disappearance, on March 13. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were eight fatalities among the occupants, with no survivors reported from the crew or the passengers.

Findings

  • The aircraft encountered poor weather conditions while navigating north of Cali.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed into a mountainside after encountering adverse weather during its cruise phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1955-03-09 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Trujillo, Colombia?

An aircraft traveling from Condoto to Cali crashed into a mountainside near Trujillo during poor weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1955-03-09 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1955-03-09 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HK-328, operated by Avianca, at Trujillo, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed into a mountainside after encountering adverse weather during its cruise phase.

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