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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Florencia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 20, 1993
Registration:
CP-1622
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
13336
YOM:
1944
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Florencia-Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed near the runway end, killing both pilots.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine shortly after rotation for unknown reasons.