On October 15, 1992, a Douglas DC-8 (registration HK-3753X) operated by LAC Colombia - Lineas Aéreas del Caribe was involved in an aviation accident near Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of directional control upon landing for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
After landing at Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, the crew lost directional control. Suspecting asymmetrical thrust, the captain deactivated reverse thrust. The aircraft veered off, collided with runway lights, lost its nose gear, and was damaged beyond repair. The three crew members escaped uninjured.
Incident
On an unspecified date, an aircraft experienced a loss of directional control after touching down at Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport. The crew was conducting a landing when the airplane deviated to the left, prompting the captain to suspect an asymmetrical thrust condition.
Sequence of Events
Following the deviation, the captain decided to deactivate the reverse thrust systems. The aircraft then veered off the runway, collided with runway lights, and subsequently lost its nose gear. The aircraft came to rest after the excursion. All three crew members exited the aircraft uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the accident was determined to be a loss of directional control upon landing for unknown reasons.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 15 Oct 1992 Douglas DC-8 accident near Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera, Colombia?
After landing at Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, the crew lost directional control. Suspecting asymmetrical thrust, the captain deactivated reverse thrust. The aircraft veered off, collided with runway lights, lost its nose gear, and was damaged beyond repair. The three crew members escaped uninjured.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Oct 1992 Douglas DC-8 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Oct 1992 involved a Douglas DC-8, registration HK-3753X, operated by LAC Colombia - Lineas Aéreas del Caribe, at Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera, Colombia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Loss of directional control upon landing for unknown reasons.