Incident Overview
A cargo flight en route from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, to Bogotá, Colombia, experienced an engine failure while cruising. The crew declared an emergency, and the captain decided to divert to Tame Airport. However, the aircraft subsequently crashed in the El Cocuy National Park. The three crew members on board were Efrain Medina (pilot), Hernan Rios (copilot), and Nicanor Miranda (flight engineer).
Search and Rescue Efforts
Search and rescue operations were initiated following the crash. Despite extensive efforts, no trace of the aircraft or its three crew members was ever found. The search was eventually abandoned.
Crew Information
The crew consisted of three individuals: Captain Efrain Medina, First Officer Hernan Rios, and Flight Engineer Nicanor Miranda. Their roles were clearly defined as pilot, copilot, and flight engineer, respectively.