2 fatalities

Aircraft crash near El Banco and Curumaní (HK-131)

El Banco, ColombiaFlight

On April 9, 1953, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration HK-131) operated by Avianca was involved in an aviation accident near El Banco, Colombia in flight. 2 people were killed. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

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.