VIARCO - Vias Aéreas Colombianas

Douglas DC-3

Following technical problems, a DC-3 operated by Viarco diverted to Las Gaviotas Airport and was grounded. The operator send a second aircraft to Las Gaviotas to pick up the passengers. Shortly after takeoff from runway 24, while in initial climb, the right engine failed and caught fire. The aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. All 20 occupants were injured, six seriously. The aircraft was destroyed.

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina

On final approach to Madrid AFB, the crew decided to make a go around when the seaplane stalled and crashed short of runway threshold. All three crew members were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed. Engine failure is suspected.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Twelve minutes after its takeoff from Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport, while climbing in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located 25 km northwest of the airport. The wreckage was found four days later. All nine occupants have been killed.

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina

After landing in the harbor of Buenaventura, the seaplane hit a floating tree trunk, went out of control and came to rest. At least one occupant was killed.