HK-2380

On September 18, 1984 at 12:00 AM, HK-2380 experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-8, operated by LAC Colombia - Lineas Aéreas del Caribe, with the event recorded near Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad) Atlántico.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The approach to Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz Airport was completed in poor weather conditions with a limited visibility due to heavy rain falls. The aircraft was too high on the glide and landed too far down the runway. The captain attempted to veer off runway to the left but on a wet surface, the aircraft overran the runway, lost two engines and its undercarriage before coming to rest. All four crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration HK-2380, MSN 45879, year of manufacture 1966.