Aircraft collision with mountain near El Libano

3 fatalities • El Libano, Colombia • Flight

A four-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near El Libano, Colombia, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

What happened

On an unidentified date, a four-engine airplane was performing a cruise at 12,000 feet when it struck a mountain slope. The accident occurred in the vicinity of El Libano, situated approximately 140 km north of Bogotá. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was operating within marginal weather conditions, and the mountain peak was obscured by clouds.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in low-visibility conditions with heavy cloud cover over the terrain.
  • The collision resulted in three fatalities, involving all members of the crew.
  • The primary factor involved the aircraft's contact with high terrain while flying through obscured weather.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through clouds and marginal weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1974-07-24 Douglas DC-4 accident near El Libano, Colombia?

A four-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near El Libano, Colombia, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1974-07-24 Douglas DC-4 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1974-07-24 involved a Douglas DC-4, registration HK-728, operated by Aeronorte Colombia - Aerovias del Norte, at El Libano, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through clouds and marginal weather conditions.

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