Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 19 October 2016
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130B Hercules
Owner/operator: Fuerza Area Colombiana
Registration Number: FAC-1014
Location: near Apiay –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 53
Component Affected: Hydraulic linesHydraulic lines
Category: Accident
A C-130 Hercules aircraft experienced damage en route to Marand£a Air Base due to a grenade explosion. One soldier was killed, and seven others were injured during an emergency landing at Villavicencio.A C-130 Hercules aircraft experienced damage en route to Marand£a Air Base due to a grenade explosion. One soldier was killed, and seven others were injured during an emergency landing at Villavicencio.
Description
The C-130 Hercules was damaged en route to Marand£a Air Base when a grenade exploded on board. One soldier died, seven others were injured. Hydraulic lines were damaged and an emergency landing was performed at Villavicencio.
Source of Information
http://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/explosion-en-un-avion-cobro-la-vida-de-un-militar-HX5202898http://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/explosion-en-un-avion-cobro-la-vida-de-un-militar-HX5202898Primary Cause
Grenade explosion on board the C-130 Hercules.Grenade explosion on board the C-130 Hercules.Share on:
