FAC-685-A

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • September 8, 1969AccidentHull loss

    On the last leg of the trip NSE742 that originated from Bogotá, the crew started the descent when he encountered stormy weather (heavy rain falls, low clouds and turbulences). While approaching from the east, the airplane struck a rocky peak and crashed near Caño La Raya, some 55 km east of Apiay AFB. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 35 occupants were killed. Crew: Maj Eduardo Antonio Lozano, Lt Tirso Hernando Martinez, copilot, Aux Lupo Cieves.

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