6 fatalities

Night Cargo Flight from Bogotá to Cali Ends in Mountain Impact (HK-2702)

Roncesvalles, ColombiaFlight

On November 5, 1989, a Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald (registration HK-2702) operated by Aerosucre Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Roncesvalles, Colombia in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft crashed into a mountain near Roncesvalles during a night flight from Bogotá to Cali in heavy rain. All six occupants were killed in the impact.

Incident Overview and Flight Details During a night cargo operation from Bogotá to Cali, the flight crew encountered deteriorating weather conditions characterized by heavy rainfall. The adverse conditions significantly reduced visibility for the crew. ## Impact and Casualties While navigating through the poor visibility, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain near Roncesvalles. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All six individuals on board were killed in the accident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain.