No fatalities

Seaplane Crash on Final Approach at Quibdó (C-60)

Quibdó, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 13, 1938, a Ford 5 (registration C-60) operated by SCADTA - Sociedad Colombo-Alemana de Transportes Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Quibdó, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A seaplane conducting a search and rescue mission crashed two kilometers short of the runway at Quibdó Airport, resulting in injuries to all six crew members.

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.

Investigation report by the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A). Original record: https://www.baaa-acro.com/crash/crash-ford-5-quibdo. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).