Private Colombian

Safety profile and incident history for Private Colombian.

Safety Score

9.8/10

Total Incidents

23

Total Fatalities

43

Recent Incidents

January 8, 2021 1 Fatalities

Cessna 303 Crusader

Bojacá Cundinamarca

En route from Girardot to Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded and hilly terrain near Bojacá. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

March 12, 2020 2 Fatalities

Beechcraft 200 Super King Air

Iriona Colón

The twin engine aircraft was engaged in an illegal flight carrying two pilots and a probable load of cocaine bags. En route, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a prairie located in a mountainous area near Iriona. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and both occupants were killed.

November 17, 2015 2 Fatalities

Cessna 402

Acandí Chocó

Shortly after takeoff from Acandí-Alcides Fernandez Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a house located in the district of Miramar, near the airport. The pilot and a passenger were killed and eight other occupants were injured. There were no victims on the ground and the aircraft was destroyed.

December 5, 2009 1 Fatalities

Cessna 303 Crusader

Punta Ocote Yoro

Sole on board, the pilot was performing an illegal flight with a bag containing 25 kg of cocaine. While trying to land on a private airstrip in Punta Ocote, the twin engine aircraft hit tree tops and crashed on a road, killing an 18 years old motorcyclist. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and the pilot escaped uninjured.

Rockwell Grand Commander 690

Villa el Carmen Managua City District

Crashed near Villa el Carmen following apparent technical problems while completing a smuggling flight.

April 15, 2001 1 Fatalities

Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise

Caucasia Antioquia

While on final approach to Caucasia Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances 3 km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Cessna 402

Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Arauca

After takeoff from Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft struck a pole and crashed. A pilot was killed and four other occupants were injured.

August 21, 1991 2 Fatalities

Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain

Belalcázar Caldas

En route from Medellín to Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountains area located near Belalcázar. Both occupants were killed.

August 23, 1990 3 Fatalities

Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 980

Amealco de Bonfil Querétaro

The twin engine aircraft was engaged in an illegal flight from Colombia and was carrying three people and a load of 700 kilos of cocaine. While cruising at low altitude, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt La Estrella near Amealco de Bonfil. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all three occupants were killed. Cocaine spread over an area of one km. The crew was flying at low height to avoid radar when the accident occurred.

June 15, 1990 2 Fatalities

Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840

Colombia All Colombia

Crashed in unknown circumstances while on a flight from Cali to Bogotá. Both occupants were killed.

December 1, 1988 2 Fatalities

Cessna 404 Titan

Bogotá Bogotá Capital District

Struck the slope of a mountain located near San Cristóbal, about 20 km southeast of Bogotá-El Dorado Airport. Both occupants were killed. The aircraft was completing an illegal flight, carrying a load of cocaine.

June 13, 1988 3 Fatalities

Rockwell Gulfstream 695A Jetprop 1000

San Rafael Coahuila

The twin engine aircraft departed Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport on an illegal flight to the US via Mexico, carrying one passenger and two pilots. In unknown circumstances, the aircraft crashed in a desert area located near the village of San Rafael, Coahuila. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed. On board was found a load of 780 kilos of cocaine. At the time of the accident, the registration on the aircraft was XC-NCL while its real registration was HK-3390.

March 9, 1988 3 Fatalities

Piper PA-31-310 Navajo

Mt El Tablazo en Supatá Cundinamarca

The twin engine airplane departed Bucaramanga-Palonegro Airport at 1800LT on a flight to Bogotá-El Dorado Airport. About 14 minutes prior to ETA, the pilot declared an emergency when the aircraft crashed on the slope of Mt El Tablazo en Supatá, about 42 km north of Bogotá-El Dorado Airport. All three occupants were killed.

Cessna 404 Titan

Playa Hermosa Guanacaste (North Pacific)

The twin engine aircraft departed Tuluá-Heriberto Gil Martinez Airport on 16 November at 2130LT on an illegal flight to Oaxaca, Mexico, carrying four people and a load consisting of bags of cocaine for a total weight estimated between 250 and 500 kilos. A fuel stop was completed somewhere en route and arriving in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, the crew was supposed to jettison the bags when the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea. The wreckage was found the next morning about 50 meters offshore. All four occupants were later captured.

October 3, 1986 3 Fatalities

Cessna 404 Titan

El Rosal Cundinamarca

While approaching Bogotá-El Dorado in limited visibility, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located near El Rosal, about 20 km northwest of the airport. The wreckage was found at an altitude of 3,200 meters and all three occupants were killed.

January 26, 1986 4 Fatalities

Cessna 402

Mt Nevado del Tolima Tolima

While cruising at an altitude of 18,000 feet in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Nevado del Tolima. All four occupants were killed.

July 5, 1985 3 Fatalities

Cessna 303 Crusader

Pueblo Rico Risaralda

While cruising in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of Mt La Linea located in the region of Pueblo Rico. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed. They were engaged in an drug smuggling flight.

Cessna 404 Titan

Bogotá-El Dorado Bogotá Capital District

Crashed while taking off from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport by night. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were injured. According to authorities, the flight was illegal (contraband).

March 13, 1984 4 Fatalities

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad) Atlántico

After takeoff from Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz Airport, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to return. After landing, the airplane rolled for about 100 meters then took off again. It reached a height of 20 meters then stalled and crashed on the runway. Three crew members and a passenger were killed while two other occupants were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed. It was reported that all four crew members were former Colombian Air Force pilots. According to authorities, no flight plan had been filed. The flight was named 'suspsicous' because several firearms were found in the wreckage along with 50 plastic drums that are known to be used in production of narcotics.

Cessna 414 Chancellor

Bello Antioquia

Shortly after takeoff from Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, while climbing, the pilot encountered engine problems. He attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crash landed in a field located near Bello, north of the airfield. All six occupants were able to evacuate the cabin before the aircraft would be totally destroyed by fire.

November 21, 1974 6 Fatalities

Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I

Bogotá-El Dorado Bogotá Capital District

The twin engine airplane departed Cali-Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport at 1742LT on a flight to Bogotá with five passengers and a pilot on board. On final approach to Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, a passenger informed ATC that the pilot suffered a heart attack and was trying to land. Shortly later, the airplane entered a dive and crashed in flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all six occupants were killed.

Cessna 402

Bogotá-El Dorado Bogotá Capital District

Crashed while taking off from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport for unknown reason. Occupant's fate remains unknown. Conflict with Beaver FAC-117 on November 5, 1971 ?

Ford 5

Villavicencio Meta

Crashed in unknown circumstances in Villavicencio during the year 1948. The exact date of the mishap remains unknown.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Nicaragua

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Cessna 404 Titan4
Cessna 4024
Cessna 303 Crusader3
Rockwell Gulfstream 695A Jetprop 10001
Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 9801
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 8401
Rockwell Grand Commander 6901
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain1
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo1
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise1