No fatalities

1989-07-03: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (FAC-1007) — Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana — Ocaña, Colombia

Ocaña, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 3, 1989, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration FAC-1007) operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana was involved in an aviation accident near Ocaña, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the hard landing remains undetermined at this time. 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 1781213956Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft sustained significant damage after a heavy landing at Ocaña-Aguas Claras Airport, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

During an approach to Ocaña-Aguas Claras Airport, a four-engine aircraft experienced a high-impact touchdown. The force of the hard landing caused extensive structural damage to the airframe. Following the incident, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss, as it was damaged beyond repair.

Despite the severity of the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants. The exact circumstances surrounding the descent and the nature of the landing remain unconfirmed.

Findings

The specific reasons for the heavy touchdown are currently unknown. The primary factor in the destruction of the aircraft was the hard landing itself, which rendered the plane non-operational.

Probable cause

The cause of the hard landing remains undetermined at this time.