2 fatalities

Float plane crash into Río San Juan near Palestina (C-40)

Palestina, ColombiaFlight

On August 6, 1936, a Junkers F.13 (registration C-40) operated by SCADTA - Sociedad Colombo-Alemana de Transportes Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Palestina, Colombia in flight. 2 people were killed. 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 single-engine float plane crashed into the Río San Juan off the village of Palestina in Chocó, Colombia, resulting in two fatalities and one serious injury.

What happened

A single-engine aircraft named Córdoba was operating a flight to Buenaventura in Valle del Cauca. While en route, the float plane crashed into the Río San Juan located off the village of Palestina, south of Chocó State. The specific circumstances leading to the accident are currently unknown.

The crash resulted in significant casualties among those on board. The pilot sustained serious injuries and survived the incident. However, the copilot and one passenger lost their lives in the event. The individuals involved were identified as the pilot, the copilot, and a passenger.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or conclusions have been detailed in the available source material regarding the cause of the crash. The investigation into the unknown circumstances surrounding the accident remains open.