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1986 Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash in Colombia (HK-1795)

Venado-Isana, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On December 18, 1985, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration HK-1795) operated by Interamericana de Aviacion was involved in an aviation accident near Venado-Isana, Colombia during takeoff. 9 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft carrying nine people crashed after takeoff from Venado-Isana, Colombia, in unknown circumstances. The wreckage was found in mid-March 1986, killing all occupants.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft departed Bogotá-El Dorado Airport on a flight to Caranacoa, carrying one passenger and two pilots. The aircraft subsequently landed at Venado-Isana, where six FARC rebels boarded the plane. The source indicates the landing was apparently for illegal reasons. ## Crash and Aftermath The aircraft crashed after takeoff from Venado-Isana under unknown circumstances. All nine occupants were killed in the accident. The wreckage was discovered in mid-March 1986. ## Investigation Details The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the crash. The cause of the accident remains unknown according to the provided information.

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What happened in the 18 Dec 1985 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Venado-Isana, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft carrying nine people crashed after takeoff from Venado-Isana, Colombia, in unknown circumstances. The wreckage was found in mid-March 1986, killing all occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Dec 1985 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Dec 1985 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration HK-1795, operated by Interamericana de Aviacion, at Venado-Isana, Colombia.

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