HK-116
Flight / Schedule
HK-116
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
HK-116
MSN
4786
Year of Manufacture
1942
Operator
AviancaDate
August 29, 1950 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
Barranquilla Atlántico
Region
South America • Colombia
Coordinates
11.0168°, -74.8622°
Narrative Report
On August 29, 1950 at 12:00 AM, HK-116 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Avianca, with the event recorded near Barranquilla 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.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed on landing at Barranquilla-Soledad Airport. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration HK-116, MSN 4786, year of manufacture 1942.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 11.0168°, -74.8622°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed on landing at Barranquilla-Soledad Airport. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
AviancaFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Colombia