Cartagena – Madrid
Flight / Schedule
Cartagena – Madrid
Aircraft
Consolidated PBY-5A CatalinaRegistration
C-414
MSN
529
Operator
VIARCO - Vias Aéreas ColombianasDate
January 10, 1948 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
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 January 10, 1948 at 12:00 AM, Cartagena – Madrid experienced a crash involving Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, operated by VIARCO - Vias Aéreas Colombianas, with the event recorded near Madrid AFB Cundinamarca.
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.
3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
On final approach to Madrid AFB, the crew decided to make a go around when the seaplane stalled and crashed short of runway threshold. All three crew members were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed. Engine failure is suspected.
Aircraft reference details include registration C-414, MSN 529.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Madrid AFB, the crew decided to make a go around when the seaplane stalled and crashed short of runway threshold. All three crew members were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed. Engine failure is suspected.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Cartagena – Madrid
Operator
VIARCO - Vias Aéreas ColombianasFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Colombia