6 fatalities

Aircraft Crash Following Double Engine Failure (HK-1143)

Barrancabermeja, ColombiaFlight

On December 1, 1970, a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 (registration HK-1143) operated by Taxi Aéreo de Santander del Sur (TASS) was involved in an aviation accident near Barrancabermeja, Colombia in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure in flight for unknown reason. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

An aircraft crashed after both engines failed in flight for an unknown reason. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the plane struck a large tree. Six occupants were killed and two were seriously injured.

Incident Overview and Outcome During flight, the aircraft experienced a complete loss of power when both engines failed simultaneously. The specific reason for the dual engine failure was not identified in the available information. In response to the emergency, the pilot reduced the aircraft's altitude and elected to make an emergency landing. However, the airplane struck a large tree during the descent and crashed. The accident resulted in the deaths of six occupants, while two others sustained serious injuries. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a double engine failure in flight for an unknown reason. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location were provided in the source material.