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Aircraft Crash in Barrancabermeja (HK-454)

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On June 19, 1959, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration HK-454) operated by ASPA - Aspersiones Antes was involved in an aviation accident near Barrancabermeja, Colombia in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine fire in flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft caught fire while approaching Barrancabermeja from Aguas Claras. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the plane hit a tree and crashed in flames, killing the pilot and injuring seven passengers.

Incident Overview and Casualties An aircraft was on a flight from Aguas Claras to Barrancabermeja when an engine fire occurred during the approach. The pilot attempted to make an emergency landing, but the aircraft struck a tree and crashed in flames. The pilot, identified as Walter Trujillo Villegas, who was also the owner of the company, was killed in the accident. All seven passengers on board were injured. The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine fire in flight. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, or operator name beyond the pilot's company ownership is provided in the source material.

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