What happened
The incident involved a seaplane named Barranquilla that was operating on a search and rescue (SAR) mission. The aircraft was tasked with locating a missing Junkers F.13 belonging to the same operator, which had been reported lost since the previous day. During the final approach phase at Quibdó Airport, the seaplane lost control. It subsequently crashed approximately two kilometers before reaching the runway threshold. All six individuals on board sustained injuries in the accident, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the mechanical or environmental factors that led to the loss of control during the approach.