Incident Overview
Date: Friday 9 May 1980
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Howard Schlick
Registration Number: N100MA
Location: near La Macarena, Meta –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: DC-3 aircraftDC-3 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A DC-3 aircraft was stolen and flown towards Mexico by a mechanic, ultimately setting it on fire in a location near La Macarena, Meta, Colombia.A DC-3 aircraft was stolen and flown towards Mexico by a mechanic, ultimately setting it on fire in a location near La Macarena, Meta, Colombia.
Description
The DC-3 aircraft was stolen by a mechanic and flown towards Mexico. It was used in drug running and flown to a location near La Macarena, Meta, Colombia were it was set on fire by the crew after landing and unloading of marijuana.
Primary Cause
Aircraft theft and subsequent arson.Aircraft theft and subsequent arson.Share on:
