Fatal aircraft accident near Suárez, Colombia

5 fatalities • Suárez, Colombia • Flight

A four-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a night training flight near Bogotá, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

During an evening training mission, a four-engine aircraft crashed into the side of Mt Guayatama. The flight had originated from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport and was traveling toward its destination when it impacted the slope of the mountain near Suárez, situated approximately 100 km southwest of the departure airfield.

The impact caused the total destruction of the airframe. There were five fatalities among the crew members on board the aircraft. No survivors were reported following the collision.

Findings

No specific technical findings or official conclusions regarding the crash have been released, though the accident occurred during a night flight phase while the crew was performing training maneuvers.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-11-16 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident near Suárez, Colombia?

A four-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a night training flight near Bogotá, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-11-16 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-11-16 involved a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, registration FAC-693, operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana, at Suárez, Colombia.

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