Incident Overview
Date: Monday 12 August 1974
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (Hyper)
Owner/operator: Avianca
Registration Number: HK-508
Location: ca 100 km NE of Cali –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 27 / Occupants: 27
Component Affected: DC-3 aircraftDC-3 aircraft
Category: Accident
On October 31, 1974, a DC-3 aircraft lost its control and crashed into Trujillo Mountain near Cali, Colombia. The aircraft was lost due to heavy rain and navigational errors.On October 31, 1974, a DC-3 aircraft lost its control and crashed into Trujillo Mountain near Cali, Colombia. The aircraft was lost due to heavy rain and navigational errors.
Description
The DC-3 departed Tumaco at 08:25, estimating a 09:55 arrival at Cali. The crew became lost in rainy weather conditions and flew into Trujillo Mountain at 9670 feet. The wreckage was found on October 31, 1974.
Source of Information
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=pXc0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=BKYEAAAAIBAJ&hl=es&pg=1502%2C535603, http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1974/1974%20-%201780.htmlhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=pXc0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=BKYEAAAAIBAJ&hl=es&pg=1502%2C535603, http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1974/1974%20-%201780.htmlPrimary Cause
Heavy rain conditions and navigational errors led to loss of control and subsequent crash.Heavy rain conditions and navigational errors led to loss of control and subsequent crash.Share on:
