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Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Barranquilla

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
HK-126
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4290
YOM:
1941
Location:
Barranquilla
Atlántico
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing in unknown circumstances. No casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Barranquilla

Date & Time: Aug 29, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
HK-116
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4786
YOM:
1942
Location:
Barranquilla
Atlántico
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing at Barranquilla-Soledad Airport. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Sikorsky S-41 in Barranquilla: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Sikorsky S-41
Operator:
Registration:
Alfonso Lopez
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Barranquilla
Atlántico
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The float plane named 'Alfonso Lopez' crashed in unknown circumstances in the Magdalena River, in Barranquilla. The copilot and one female passenger were killed.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Barranquilla: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 5, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Junkers F.13
Operator:
Registration:
A-9
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
618
YOM:
1921
Location:
Barranquilla
Atlántico
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
35 minutes after his departure from Barranquilla, the crew encountered technical problems and decided to return. On final approach, at a height of 100 meters, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Three occupants were seriously injured while two others were killed: the pilot Hans Krüger and the passenger Otto Furhop. The aircraft was named 'Cauca'.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Barranquilla: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jun 8, 1924 at 1450 LT
Type of aircraft:
Junkers F.13
Operator:
Registration:
A-16
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Barranquilla - Bogotá
MSN:
684
YOM:
1923
Location:
Barranquilla
Atlántico
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot initiated some manoeuvre at low height, most probably to demonstrate the capabilities and efficiency of the aircraft. Unfortunately, the engine suffered problems and the aircraft stalled before crashing onto houses. While all six occupants were killed, nobody on the ground was hurt. Names 'Tolima', the aircraft was totally destroyed. The crew was performing a promotional tour in South America and departed Barranquilla on a flight to Bogotá.
Crew:
Hermut von Krohn, pilot,
Wilhelm Fischer, mechanic.
Passengers:
Ernesto Cortissoz, Colombian Aviator and Pioneer,
Albrecht Nikisch von Roseneck,
Fritz Troost,
Christian Ludwig Meyer.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Farman F.40 in Barranquilla: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1920
Type of aircraft:
Farman F.40
Operator:
Compañia Colombiana de Navegación Aérea
Registration:
Cartagena
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Barranquilla - Barranquilla
Location:
Barranquilla
Atlántico
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The aircraft was performing a local flight with three passengers and one pilot on board. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of about 100 metres, the aircraft was caught by a strong wind, rolled to the left and hit the ground. While all three passengers were seriously injured, the pilot was killed. They were completing their first flight.
Crew:
Jacques Jourdanet, pilot.
Passengers:
Mrs. Pepa Restrepo de Vásquez and her both sons.
Probable cause:
The aircraft crashed after being caught by strong winds.
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