Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina in Villavicencio: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 9, 1973 at 1500 LT
Registration:
HK-1020
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1750
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While approaching Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport following a test flight, the crew encountered engine problems and attempted an emergency landing when the seaplane crashed few km from the airport. A crew member was killed while two others were injured.
