Aircraft crash near El Banco and Curumaní

2 fatalities • El Banco, Colombia • Flight

A four-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a flight from Barranquilla to Gamarra, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled flight departing from Barranquilla and bound for Gamarra, a four-engine aircraft struck the side of a mountain. The impact occurred in a mountainous region situated between the towns of El Banco and Curumaní. This location is approximately 80 km north of the Gamarra Airport.

The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both the captain and the co-pilot were killed in the crash.

Findings

No specific technical findings regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the precise weather conditions at the time of impact were provided in the available reports.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-04-09 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident near El Banco, Colombia?

A four-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a flight from Barranquilla to Gamarra, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1953-04-09 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1953-04-09 involved a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, registration HK-131, operated by Avianca, at El Banco, Colombia.

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