Palanquero – Bogota
Flight / Schedule
Palanquero – Bogota
Aircraft
Ford 5Registration
642
MSN
5-AT-044
Year of Manufacture
25
Date
August 15, 1941 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Palanquero Caldas
Region
South America • Colombia
Narrative Report
On August 15, 1941 at 12:00 AM, Palanquero – Bogota experienced a crash involving Ford 5, operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana, with the event recorded near Palanquero Caldas.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
15 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 14 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 6.7%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 13, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed on take off for unknown reason. A crew member was killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 642, MSN 5-AT-044, year of manufacture 25.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed on take off for unknown reason. A crew member was killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
13
Estimated Survivors
14
Fatality Rate
6.7%
Known people on board: 15
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Palanquero – Bogota
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Colombia