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Hard Landing and Fire at Cúcuta-Camilo Daza Airport (HK-130)

Cúcuta-Camilo Daza, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 28, 1962, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration HK-130) operated by Avianca was involved in an aviation accident near Cúcuta-Camilo Daza, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 landed hard at Cúcuta-Camilo Daza Airport, causing the main landing gear to puncture fuel tanks. The aircraft caught fire, but all 54 occupants evacuated safely.

Incident Overview and Location Details A four-engine aircraft experienced a hard landing at Cúcuta-Camilo Daza Airport. The specific reason for the hard landing was not identified in the available information. The aircraft touched down on runway 33, and the impact caused the main landing gear to puncture the fuel tanks. ## Fire and Evacuation After touchdown, the aircraft rolled for a dozen yards before coming to a stop. Fuel leaked from the punctured tanks and ignited, resulting in the aircraft being engulfed in flames. All 54 occupants on board were evacuated safely. ## Aircraft Status The aircraft was written off following the incident. No further details regarding the aircraft's type, registration, operator, or the specific cause of the hard landing were provided in the source material.

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