On December 31, 1980, a Douglas DC-7 (registration N8219H) operated by Aero Services - USA was involved in an aviation accident near Colombia, Colombia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was brought down by fire from the Colombian Army. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An unidentified aircraft crashed in Colombia during 1980 after being targeted by the Colombian Army during a suspected narcotics transport mission.
What happened
During the year 1980, an unidentified aircraft crashed within the territory of Colombia. The incident occurred while the aircraft was engaged in what is believed to be a drug smuggling operation. During its flight, the plane was targeted and shot down by forces belonging to the Colombian Army.
Because the precise date of the event has not been established, the exact timeline of the crash remains uncertain. Furthermore, there is no available information regarding the specific location within Colombia where the impact occurred, nor is there any record concerning the fate of the crew on board the aircraft.
Findings
The aircraft was intercepted by military forces during its mission.
The Colombian Army shot down the aircraft using military force.
No data exists to confirm the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the crash.
Probable cause
The aircraft was brought down by fire from the Colombian Army.
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