Aircraft crash near San Vicente del Caguán kills five

5 fatalities • San Vicente del Caguán, Colombia • Flight

A cargo flight traveling from Villavicencio to Florencia crashed in a mountainous region, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

A cargo operation traveling from Villavicense to Florencia ended in a fatal accident in a remote, forested area. The flight was transporting 2,540 kg of cargo along with two pilots and three passengers. While the aircraft was operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) at an altitude of 6,500 feet, the crew encountered deteriorating weather conditions. In an effort to navigate around the changing weather, the crew attempted to adjust the flight path. During this maneuver, the aircraft struck the ground in a mountainous zone situated approximately 45 km north of San Vicente del Caguán, close to Uribe.

Findings

The impact of the crash resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were five fatalities recorded, as all occupants on board perished in the accident. The primary factor contributing to the crash was the deteriorating weather conditions encountered during the flight.

Probable cause

The crew's attempt to reroute the aircraft during worsening weather led to a controlled flight into terrain.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2014-05-08 Douglas DC-3 accident near San Vicente del Caguán, Colombia?

A cargo flight traveling from Villavicencio to Florencia crashed in a mountainous region, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2014-05-08 Douglas DC-3 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2014-05-08 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration HK-4700, operated by Aliansa Colombia - Aerolíneas Andinas, at San Vicente del Caguán, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew's attempt to reroute the aircraft during worsening weather led to a controlled flight into terrain.

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