No fatalities

Emergency Diversion Incident at Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley Airport (HK-1276W)

Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 21, 1994, a Douglas DC-6 (registration HK-1276W) operated by Inversiones Agropecuarias del Casanare - IAC was involved in an aviation accident near Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A four-engine aircraft diverted to Mitú for an emergency landing due to en-route technical issues. After touchdown, the plane veered off the runway. All nine occupants sustained minor injuries, and the airframe was destroyed.

Incident Overview

During a scheduled flight, the crew encountered unspecified technical difficulties while en route. Due to these operational challenges, the flight crew received clearance to divert to Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley Airport to execute an emergency landing.

Runway Excursion

Upon touchdown at the destination airport, the four-engine aircraft lost control. The airframe subsequently veered off the runway and came to a stop outside the paved surface. The impact and subsequent excursion resulted in damage that rendered the aircraft beyond repair.

Casualties and Investigation Status

All nine individuals on board escaped the wreckage with minor injuries. Despite the severity of the structural damage, there were no fatalities reported. As of the available records, the specific nature of the technical problems that necessitated the diversion remains unknown.