5 fatalities

Fatal Mountain Crash During Flight from Bogotá to Bucaramanga (C-202)

Colombia, ColombiaFlight

On March 19, 1947, a Lockheed C-60 LodeStar (registration C-202) operated by TACA International Airlines - Transportes Aéreos Centro Americanos was involved in an aviation accident near Colombia, Colombia in flight. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with mountainous terrain during flight. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a mountain during a scheduled flight between Bogotá and Bucaramanga, resulting in the death of all five people on board.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was en route from Bogotá to Bucaramanga. During this phase of the journey, the plane lost control or encountered terrain that led to a collision with a mountain. The impact resulted in the total loss of the aircraft.

All five occupants aboard the flight were killed in the accident. There were no survivors reported from the crash site. The event marked a significant tragedy for the aviation community in the region, highlighting the risks associated with mountainous terrain during flight operations.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding mechanical failures or pilot error. However, the primary factor leading to the disaster was the collision with mountainous terrain while the aircraft was on a commercial route between two major Colombian cities. The fatality count of five reflects the total number of individuals present in the cabin at the time of the impact.

Probable cause

Collision with mountainous terrain during flight