HK-167

On February 9, 1954 at 12:00 AM, HK-167 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Avianca, with the event recorded near Medellín-José María Córdova (Rionegro) Antioquia.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

During initial climb, the airplane went out of control and crashed few km from the airfield, killing both pilots.

Aircraft reference details include registration HK-167, MSN 4272, year of manufacture 1942.