Fatal cargo aircraft crash near Roncesvalles

6 fatalities • Roncesvalles, Colombia • Flight

A cargo flight traveling from Bogotá to Cali crashed into a mountainside during heavy rain, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a nighttime cargo operation flying from Bogotá toward Cali, the aircraft encountered severe weather characterized by intense rainfall. While operating in conditions of significantly reduced visibility, the plane collided with a mountain slope situated in the vicinity of Roncesvalles.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were six fatalities among the occupants of the flight, with no survivors reported from the crew.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was controlled flight into terrain while the aircraft was navigating through adverse meteorological conditions.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope during a period of heavy rain and low visibility.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-11-05 Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald accident near Roncesvalles, Colombia?

A cargo flight traveling from Bogotá to Cali crashed into a mountainside during heavy rain, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-11-05 Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-11-05 involved a Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald, registration HK-2702, operated by Aerosucre Colombia, at Roncesvalles, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope during a period of heavy rain and low visibility.

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