Aeronorte Colombia - Aerovias del Norte

Safety profile and incident history for Aeronorte Colombia - Aerovias del Norte.

Safety Score

9.8/10

Total Incidents

4

Total Fatalities

9

Recent Incidents

June 19, 1986 3 Fatalities

Douglas C-54 Skymaster

La Macarena Meta

On final approach to La Macarena Airport, the four engine aircraft lost height and crashed, bursting into flames. All three crew members were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Puerto Berrío Antioquia

The airplane departed Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz Airport at 1930LT on a cargo flight to Bogotá. About two hours later, while cruising in poor weather conditions, the airplane went out of control, entered a dive and crashed in a wooded area located near Puerto Berrío. The wreckage was found few hours later and all three crew members were killed: Crew: Jaime Feged, pilot, Arnovis Guarín, copilot, Rafael Melo, mechanic.

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Bogotá-El Dorado Bogotá Capital District

Shortly after takeoff, the left engine caught fire and failed. The airplane lost speed and height then crashed in flames near the runway end. all three occupants were evacuated while the aircraft was destroyed.

July 24, 1974 3 Fatalities

Douglas DC-4

El Libano Santander

While cruising at an altitude of 12,000 feet in marginal weather conditions, the four engine airplane stuck the slope of a mountain located near El Libano, about 140 km north of Bogotá. All three crew members were killed. At the time of the accident, the mountain was shrouded in clouds.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Colombia

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Douglas DC-41
Douglas C-54 Skymaster1
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)1
Curtiss C-46 Commando1