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Aircraft Crash on Antisana Volcano During US Government Flight (17105)

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On May 15, 1964, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 17105) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Antisana, Ecuador in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in flames on the slope of Antisana Volcano at 14,000 feet while on a US Government flight to the Putamayo River in Ecuador. One pilot died, and all other occupants were injured.

Incident Overview and Casualties An aircraft crashed in flames on the slope of Antisana Volcano while cruising at an altitude of 14,000 feet. The accident resulted in the death of one pilot, while all other occupants on board were injured. ## Operational Context and Damage The crew was completing a flight to the Putamayo River on behalf of the US Government in Ecuador. The aircraft was totally destroyed by a post-crash fire following the impact on the volcano's slope. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or specific cause were provided in the source.

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