No fatalities

Float plane crash into wall near Girardot (C-36)

Girardot, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On February 18, 1933, a Junkers F.13 (registration C-36) operated by SCADTA - Sociedad Colombo-Alemana de Transportes Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Girardot, Colombia during takeoff. 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 float plane named 'Garcia Rovira' struck a wall shortly after takeoff from the Rio Magdalena in Girardot, resulting in injuries to all four occupants and total loss of the aircraft.

What happened

The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft took off from the Rio Magdalena near Girardot. During this initial climb phase, the float plane impacted a wall. The collision caused significant damage to the airframe, which was named 'Garcia Rovira', leading to its total destruction. All four individuals on board sustained injuries in the crash.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the mechanical condition or pilot error. The primary factual outcome is that the aircraft struck a fixed structure immediately following departure from the water, resulting in four injured occupants and the complete loss of the machine.