On March 26, 1982, a Vickers Viscount (registration HK-2382) operated by Aeropesca Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Quetame, Colombia in flight. 21 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a mountainside while flying through stormy weather conditions. 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.
A four-engine airplane crashed into a mountainside near Quetame during stormy weather, resulting in the deaths of all 21 people on board.
What happened
During an flight operating at an altitude of 7,700 feet, a four-engine airplane encountered severe weather conditions characterized by storms. While navigating through this turbulent environment, the aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain situated in the vicinity of Quetame.
Search efforts located the debris field several hours after the impact occurred. The crash resulted in 21 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants of the aircraft.
Findings
The accident took place during flight operations within stormy weather conditions.
The aircraft struck terrain at an altitude of 7,700 feet.
Inclement weather was present at the time of the mountain strike.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck a mountainside while flying through stormy weather conditions.
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