6 fatalities

Fatal aircraft crash following engine failure

Marinilla, ColombiaFlight

On August 11, 1967, a Douglas DC-3 operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Marinilla, Colombia in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by a failure of the engine while the aircraft was in flight. 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

An unauthorized flight ended in a fatal accident after an engine malfunction led to a loss of control and subsequent impact.

What happened

During the course of an unauthorized flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its engines. Following this malfunction, the crew attempted to perform an emergency landing to manage the situation. However, during the descent or approach, the pilot lost control of the aircraft, resulting in a crash at the site.

There were six fatalities recorded as a result of the accident, with no survivors among the occupants. The incident occurred while the plane was in flight, transitioning from an engine failure to a total loss of controllability.

Findings

Investigations into the event determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure during the flight phase. This mechanical issue precipitated the emergency situation and the subsequent inability to maintain stable flight.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a failure of the engine while the aircraft was in flight.