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Caldas

Crash of a Casa CN-235M-100 in Agustín Codazzi: 11 killed

Date & Time: Jul 31, 2015 at 1430 LT
Type of aircraft:
Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN)
Operator:
Registration:
FAC1261
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Palanquero – Valledupar – Barranquilla
MSN:
C-118
YOM:
1997
Location:
Agustín Codazzi
Cesar
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Palanquero AFB on a flight to Barranquilla with an intermediate stop in Valledupar. While cruising in poor weather conditions, the crew informed ATC about an engine failure when radio contact was lost. The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field located near Agustín Codazzi, some 50 km south of Valledupar. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and there was no fire. All 11 crew members were killed. The airplane was completing a special mission on behalf of the Colombian Intelligence Forces.
Crew:
Maj Adalberto Ramírez,
Lt Sergio Bojacá,
2nd Lt Luisa Salazar,
2nd Lt Andrés Rojas,
1st Tec Juan Carlos Correa,
Tec Jorge Iván Angulo,
Tec Giovany Roa,
Tec Tercero Juan Camilo Rivera,
Tec Tercero Hawer Moreno,
Tec Elkin Sierra,
Tec Édgar Contreras.

Crash of a Basler BT-67 in Palanquero: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 18, 2009 at 0800 LT
Type of aircraft:
Basler BT-67
Operator:
Registration:
FAC-1670
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Palanquero - Palanquero
MSN:
19125
YOM:
1943
Location:
Palanquero
Caldas
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
One instructor and four student pilots were engaged in a training mission from Palanquero-German Olano Airport. In unknown circumstances, the converted turboprop DC-3 crashed 8 km from the airport. All five occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Manizales: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 19, 1970 at 0930 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
FAC-105
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Palanquero – Manizales
MSN:
265
YOM:
1952
Location:
Manizales
Caldas
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While approaching Manizales-La Nubia Airport, the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed few km from the airfield. Two passengers survived while five other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on approach.

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 680 in Puerto Salgar: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 5, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 680
Operator:
Registration:
FAC-552
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Palanquero – Puerto Salgar
MSN:
680-453-123
YOM:
1958
Location:
Puerto Salgar-Capitan Germán Olano Moreno
Cundinamarca
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On final approach to Puerto Salgar-Capitan Germán Olano Moreno Airport, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the Río Magdalena. Both crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas B-26C Invader near Madrid AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1958 at 0830 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
FAC-2512
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Palanquero – Madrid – Apiay
MSN:
27437
YOM:
1944
Location:
Madrid AFB
Cundinamarca
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Palanquero Airport at 0730LT. While approaching Madrid AFB near Bogotá, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all three crew members.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-7C Navigator in Palanquero: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 11, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-7 Navigator
Operator:
Registration:
504
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Palanquero – Madrid
MSN:
6705
YOM:
1944
Location:
Palanquero
Caldas
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Palanquero Airport, bound for Madrid AFB, the pilot-in-command was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed landed few km from the airport and was damaged beyond repair. A crew member was killed while two others were injured.

Crash of a Ford 5 by the Río Magdalena: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1945 at 1440 LT
Type of aircraft:
Ford 5
Operator:
Registration:
641
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Palanquero - Honda
MSN:
5-AT-067
YOM:
1929
Location:
Río Magdalena
Bolívar
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Enroute, an unexpected technical failure forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing along the Río Magdalena River. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and a crew member was killed. Both others were injured.

Crash of a Ford 5 in Palanquero: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Ford 5
Operator:
Registration:
642
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Palanquero – Bogotá
MSN:
5-AT-044
YOM:
1929
Location:
Palanquero
Caldas
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The three engine airplane crashed while taking off from Palanquero Airport. The copilot was killed and all 14 other occupants were rescued, among them some were injured.
Crew:
Cpt Héctor Arango, pilot,
Lt Alférez Antonio Perilla Morales, copilot, †
2nd Lt Braulio Carrasco, mechanic.
Passengers:
Francisco Zapata,
Enrique Barrera,
Luis E. Sarmiento,
Dr. Luis E. Arambula,
Gabriel Aya,
Humberto Angel,
Rafael Blanco,
Saúl Rojas,
Telmo Triana,
Pedro Vicente Vargas,
Joaquín Izquierdo,
Frollán Mahecha.

Crash of a Junkers W.34hi in Bogotá

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1936 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Junkers W.34
Operator:
Registration:
405
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bogota - Palanquero
MSN:
2778
YOM:
1934
Location:
Bogotá-Techo
Bogotá Capital District
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from Techo Airport in Bogotá, the airplane stalled and crashed. All five occupants were injured.

Crash of a Junkers W.34hi in El Retiro: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 28, 1935
Type of aircraft:
Junkers W.34
Operator:
Registration:
406
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Palanquero – Tres Esquinas
MSN:
2779
YOM:
1934
Location:
El Retiro
Huila
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
En route from Palanquero to Tres Esquinas, the crew encountered engine problems. Control was lost and the airplane crashed in El Retiro, near the Rio Magdalena. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.
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