Incident Overview

Date: Tuesday 17 October 1978
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54 (DC-4)
Owner/operator: Unknown
Location: Valledupar – ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft engine.Aircraft engine.
Category: Accident
A hacienda del Cesar aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash on the Honduran island of Santa Maria. The aircraft was carrying a substantial load of marijuana.A hacienda del Cesar aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash on the Honduran island of Santa Maria. The aircraft was carrying a substantial load of marijuana.

Description

Crashed on hacienda del Cesar, carrying a load of marijuana.

Source of Information

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Primary Cause

Mechanical failure during takeoff.Mechanical failure during takeoff.

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