No fatalities

1983-05-03: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (FAC-1126) — SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales — Cali-Alfonso Bonilla Aragón (ex Palmaseca), Colombia

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On May 3, 1983, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration FAC-1126) operated by SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales was involved in an aviation accident near Cali-Alfonso Bonilla Aragón (ex Palmaseca), Colombia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed during the takeoff phase for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction shortly after departing Cali-Palmaseca Airport, leading to an emergency landing with no injuries reported.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Cali-Palmaseca Airport, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its engines. In response to the loss of power, the crew initiated emergency procedures to manage the situation.

To mitigate further risk, the crew successfully performed an emergency landing in the vicinity of the airport. Although the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, all 22 occupants were able to evacuate the plane without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the incident identified that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring during the takeoff sequence. The specific underlying reason for the loss of power has not yet been determined.

Probable cause

The engine failed during the takeoff phase for undetermined reasons.