No fatalities

1969-08-26: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (FAC-1002) — Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana — Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia

Bogotá-El Dorado, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 26, 1969, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration FAC-1002) operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control immediately following touchdown, leading to a post-crash fire. 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 1781237227Data APIEditorial standards

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.