5 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Bucaramanga-Gomes Niño Airport (HK-1209)

Lebrija, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On March 27, 1973, a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 (registration HK-1209) operated by Taxi Aéreo de Santander del Sur (TASS) was involved in an aviation accident near Lebrija, Colombia during takeoff. 5 people were killed. 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

A twin-engine airplane crashed during its initial climb from Bucaramanga, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Bucaramanga-Gomes Niño Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control during its ascent. The incident occurred approximately five minutes into the flight while the aircraft was in the climbing phase. The plane subsequently crashed in the vicinity of Lebrija, situated roughly 10 km to the west of the departure airfield.

All five occupants on board the aircraft were killed in the impact. The specific details surrounding the loss of control remain unconfirmed at this time.

Findings

At present, the exact circumstances leading to the crash are categorized as unknown.