Aircraft fire following landing in Nariño

No fatalities • Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft caught fire upon touchdown during a return flight to Bogotá, resulting in no injuries but total hull loss.

What happened

During a flight returning to Bogotá, an aircraft was involved in an accident in the Santa Bárbara region of Nariño. The mission involved transporting cattle to a local hacienda prior to the return leg of the journey.

Upon reaching the runway and making contact with the ground, the aircraft became uncontrollable. The sequence of events led to the plane coming to a halt while engulfed in flames. Despite the intensity of the fire, all six occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage safely.

Findings

  • The aircraft was destroyed by the subsequent fire.
  • There were zero fatalities or injuries reported among the crew and passengers.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control immediately following touchdown, leading to a post-crash fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-08-26 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia?

An aircraft caught fire upon touchdown during a return flight to Bogotá, resulting in no injuries but total hull loss.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-08-26 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-08-26 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration FAC-1002, operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana, at Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost control immediately following touchdown, leading to a post-crash fire.

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