Palanquero – Madrid – Apiay
Flight / Schedule
Palanquero – Madrid – Apiay
Aircraft
Douglas A-26 InvaderRegistration
FAC-2512
MSN
27437
Year of Manufacture
1944
Date
April 29, 1958 at 08:30 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Madrid AFB Cundinamarca
Region
South America • Colombia
Narrative Report
On April 29, 1958 at 08:30 AM, Palanquero – Madrid – Apiay experienced a crash involving Douglas A-26 Invader, operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana, with the event recorded near Madrid AFB Cundinamarca.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The twin engine aircraft departed Palanquero Airport at 0730LT. While approaching Madrid AFB near Bogotá, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all three crew members.
Aircraft reference details include registration FAC-2512, MSN 27437, year of manufacture 1944.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
3
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The twin engine aircraft departed Palanquero Airport at 0730LT. While approaching Madrid AFB near Bogotá, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all three crew members.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Palanquero – Madrid – Apiay
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Colombia