No fatalities

1994-05-21: Douglas DC-6 (HK-1276W) — Inversiones Agropecuarias del Casanare - IAC — Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley, Colombia

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. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The specific cause of the technical failure and subsequent loss of control during landing remains undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A four-engine aircraft veered off the runway during an emergency landing following technical difficulties, resulting in minor injuries to all occupants.

What happened

While performing an en route flight, the crew of a four-engine aircraft experienced unspecified technical issues. In response to these complications, air traffic control authorized a diversion to Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley Airport to facilitate an emergency landing.

Upon reaching the airfield, the aircraft successfully touched down on the runway. However, immediately following the landing, the plane lost directional control and drifted off the paved surface. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after the excursion.

All nine people on board managed to evacuate the wreckage without life-threatening harm, though they sustained minor injuries. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

Investigations have not yet determined the specific nature of the technical malfunctions that necessitated the diversion. The primary factor in the runway excursion was the loss of control following touchdown.

Probable cause

The specific cause of the technical failure and subsequent loss of control during landing remains undetermined.