FAC-2508
Flight / Schedule
FAC-2508
Aircraft
Douglas A-26 InvaderRegistration
FAC-2508
MSN
29055
Year of Manufacture
1944
Date
March 20, 1963 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Cartagena Bolívar
Region
South America • Colombia
Coordinates
10.3823°, -75.5009°
Narrative Report
On March 20, 1963 at 12:00 AM, FAC-2508 experienced a crash involving Douglas A-26 Invader, operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana, with the event recorded near Cartagena Bolívar.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) 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.
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Cartagena Airport, killing all three crew members.
Aircraft reference details include registration FAC-2508, MSN 29055, year of manufacture 1944.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 10.3823°, -75.5009°.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
3
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Cartagena Airport, 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
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Colombia