Date & Time: Oct 19, 1970 at 0930 LT
Operator:
Registration:
FAC-105
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Palanquero – Manizales
MSN:
265
YOM:
1952
Country:
Colombia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
1
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
4
Other fatalities:
0
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.