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Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H2 Turbo Porter in Guapi: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 25, 1987
Operator:
Registration:
FAC-1114
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
823
YOM:
1983
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Aircraft flight hours:
2300
Circumstances:
Two minutes after takeoff from Guapi-Juan Casiano Solis Airport, while climbing, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed, bursting into flames. A passenger was seriously injured while three other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-40-DK in Cali

Date & Time: May 3, 1983 at 0945 LT
Operator:
Registration:
FAC-1126
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Cali - Guapi
MSN:
16860/33608
YOM:
1945
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Cali-Palmaseca Airport, one of the engine failed. The crew completed an emergency landing near the airport. All 22 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff for unknown reasons.