Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Caldas: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 6, 1951 at 1020 LT
Registration:
HK-710
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Cartago – Medellín
MSN:
166
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While approaching Medellín Airport from the south, the aircraft suffered an engine failure. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in a pasture located in Caldas. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.