HK-1340 — routes, history & safety record

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

July 7, 1985Accident
Shortly after takeoff from Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport, while climbing, the right engine caught fire. The aircraft lost height then struck trees and crashed few km from the airport, bursting into flames. Three occupants were killed while three others were seriously injured.
Douglas DC-3 · 3 fatalities
It is believed the right engine failed because the total weight of the aircraft was well above the MTOW. Full accident record