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.
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.
What happened in the 26 Aug 1969 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 26 Aug 1969 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Aug 1969 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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