Seaplane crash near San Andrés Island

9 fatalities • San Andrés-Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

A scheduled seaplane disappeared after crashing into the ocean during its approach to San Andrés Island.

What happened

A scheduled flight operating from El Embrujo, Providencia, ended in a maritime accident while approaching San Andrés Island. During the final stages of the flight, the seaplane went down in the ocean at a location situated several kilometers away from the coast.

Following the disappearance, search and rescue teams initiated extensive operations to locate the aircraft and any occupants. However, despite these intensive efforts, the wreckage of the vessel was not located. No information regarding the number of fatalities or injuries has been confirmed due to the failure to recover the debris.

Findings

The exact reasons for the accident remain undetermined as the crash occurred under unknown circumstances and the aircraft remains lost at sea.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident is currently unknown because the wreckage was never recovered.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-11-30 Grumman G-21A Goose accident near San Andrés-Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, Colombia?

A scheduled seaplane disappeared after crashing into the ocean during its approach to San Andrés Island.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-11-30 Grumman G-21A Goose accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-11-30 involved a Grumman G-21A Goose, registration HK-2059, operated by Aerolineas La Gaviola, at San Andrés-Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident is currently unknown because the wreckage was never recovered.

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