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1975-06-30: Douglas DC-4 (HK-1309) — Taxi Aéreo El Venado — Tame, Colombia

Tame, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 30, 1975, a Douglas DC-4 (registration HK-1309) operated by Taxi Aéreo El Venado was involved in an aviation accident near Tame, Colombia during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the crew initiated the descent prematurely. The lack of visibility caused by poor weather conditions was considered as a contributing factor. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a cargo flight from Cúcuta to Tame, a four-engine airplane struck a mountain slope at 2,300 feet. The wreckage was found two days later; all three occupants were killed.

Departure and Flight

The aircraft departed Cúcuta-Camilo Daza Airport at 1830 local time on a cargo flight to Tame.

Descent and Accident

While descending to Tame-General Gabriel Vargas Santos Airport, the crew encountered marginal weather conditions with low clouds. At an altitude of 2,300 feet, the four-engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located approximately 32 km northwest of Tame Airport.

Aftermath

The wreckage was found two days later. All three occupants were killed.

Investigation

The official investigation found that the crew likely initiated the descent prematurely. The lack of visibility caused by poor weather conditions was considered a contributing factor.

Probable cause

It is believed that the crew initiated the descent prematurely. The lack of visibility caused by poor weather conditions was considered as a contributing factor.

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