2 fatalities

Float Plane Crash on Magdalena River Kills Two (Alfonso Lopez)

Barranquilla, ColombiaFlight

On February 14, 1936, a Sikorsky S-41 (registration Alfonso Lopez) operated by SCADTA - Sociedad Colombo-Alemana de Transportes Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Barranquilla, Colombia in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A float plane named 'Alfonso Lopez' crashed into the Magdalena River near Barranquilla, resulting in the deaths of the copilot and one passenger.

What happened

A float plane identified as Alfonso Lopez suffered a crash while operating over the Magdalena River in the vicinity of Barranquilla. The specific sequence of events leading to the accident remains unknown, as no detailed circumstances have been established. Upon impact with the water, the aircraft was lost.

The incident resulted in significant loss of life aboard the machine. According to available records, two individuals perished during the event. The fatalities included the copilot and one female passenger. No other injuries or survival details were reported in the initial account of the occurrence.