Incident Overview
Date: Friday 19 February 1982
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6BF
Owner/operator: L¡neas Areas del Caribe – LAC Colombia
Registration Number: HK-1706
Location: 18 km NNW of Subachoque –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: DC-6 aircraftDC-6 aircraft
Category: Accident
A DC-6 aircraft struck a hill at approximately 800 feet. The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft.A DC-6 aircraft struck a hill at approximately 800 feet. The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft.
Description
The DC-6 struck a hill (Cerro el Tablazo) at 800 feet.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or improper landing due to terrain.Possible mechanical failure or improper landing due to terrain.Share on:
