On August 22, 1973, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration HK-1591) operated by Transportes Aéreos Tropicales - TAT Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Yavi, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine airplane veered off the runway and entered a ditch following its landing at Yavi Airport, resulting in no injuries.
What happened
Following the completion of its landing sequence at Yavi Airport, a twin-engine airplane experienced a loss of directional control. The aircraft departed the active runway and traveled into an adjacent ditch where it eventually came to a stop.
Despite the impact with the terrain, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The incident resulted in no fatalities or injuries.
Findings
The specific factors that led to the aircraft losing control after touchdown remain under investigation, though it is confirmed that the plane veered off the runway surface during the landing phase.
What happened in the 22 Aug 1973 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Yavi, Colombia?
A twin-engine airplane veered off the runway and entered a ditch following its landing at Yavi Airport, resulting in no injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Aug 1973 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Aug 1973 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration HK-1591, operated by Transportes Aéreos Tropicales - TAT Colombia, at Yavi, Colombia.
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