Were there any fatalities in the 2005-06-06 Douglas DC-3 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

Colombian Army Charter Aircraft Crashes After Engine Fire (HK-3462)

Q: What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-06-06 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration HK-3462, operated by Transportes Aéreos del Ariari - TARI, at Miraflores, Colombia.

On June 6, 2005, a Douglas DC-3 (registration HK-3462) operated by Transportes Aéreos del Ariari - TARI was involved in an aviation accident near Miraflores, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: As the accident occurred in an area with hostile rebels, investigators were not able to reach the scene and access the wreckage and debris. Thus, the exact cause of the left engine failure could not be determined with certainty. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781199556Data API Editorial standards

A Colombian Army-chartered aircraft crashed in a wooded area after the left engine caught fire during initial climb. All occupants were rescued, some injured, and the aircraft destroyed. The crash occurred near San José del Guaviare Airport.

Incident Details

A twin-engine aircraft, chartered by the Colombian Army, was conducting a special flight from Miraflores to Villavicencio with an intermediate stop in San José del Guaviare. It carried three crew members and a number of soldiers—reported as approximately 25, though the exact count could not be confirmed.

Sequence of Events

Shortly after takeoff from runway 20, during the initial climb, the left engine caught fire. The crew decided to return for an emergency landing and initiated a right turn. Smoke then entered the cabin. Soon after, the left main landing gear detached. As airspeed decreased, the crew attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft crashed in a wooded area approximately 2 km from the airport.

Rescue and Damage

All occupants were rescued, and some sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

Investigation

Due to the presence of hostile rebel groups in the area, investigators were unable to reach the accident scene or access the wreckage and debris. Consequently, the exact cause of the left engine failure could not be determined.

Probable cause

As the accident occurred in an area with hostile rebels, investigators were not able to reach the scene and access the wreckage and debris. Thus, the exact cause of the left engine failure could not be determined with certainty.

2005-06-06: Douglas DC-3 (HK-3462) — Transportes Aéreos del Ariari - TARI — Miraflores, Colombia