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Cargo Aircraft Crashes on Approach to Miraflores Airport After Left Engine Failure (HK-3213)

Miraflores, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 25, 1995, a Douglas DC-3 (registration HK-3213) operated by LACOL Colombia - Lineas Aéreas Colombianas was involved in an aviation accident near Miraflores, Colombia during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The probable cause of this accident is the loss of lift, induced by explosions and fire in the left engine, problems that the pilot was unable to overcome because he was flying under VFR mode in IMC conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo flight from Villavicencio carrying livestock, nine passengers, and four crew crashed on approach to Miraflores Airport after the left engine failed in poor weather. Three passengers and both pilots were killed; eight others injured.

Accident Details

A cargo aircraft was completing a flight from Villavicencio, transporting livestock along with nine passengers and four crew members. The approach to Miraflores Airport was conducted in poor weather conditions. During the short final phase of the approach, the left engine experienced an explosion and caught fire, leading to a loss of lift. The aircraft subsequently lost altitude, struck trees, and crashed in a wooded area.

Casualties and Injuries

The accident resulted in the deaths of three passengers and both pilots. Eight other occupants sustained injuries.

Official Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the loss of lift induced by explosions and fire in the left engine. The pilot was unable to overcome this problem because he was flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 May 1995 Douglas DC-3 accident near Miraflores, Colombia?

A cargo flight from Villavicencio carrying livestock, nine passengers, and four crew crashed on approach to Miraflores Airport after the left engine failed in poor weather. Three passengers and both pilots were killed; eight others injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 May 1995 Douglas DC-3 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 May 1995 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration HK-3213, operated by LACOL Colombia - Lineas Aéreas Colombianas, at Miraflores, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The probable cause of this accident is the loss of lift, induced by explosions and fire in the left engine, problems that the pilot was unable to overcome because he was flying under VFR mode in IMC conditions.

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