FAC-671
Flight / Schedule
FAC-671
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
FAC-671
Date
April 21, 1951 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Tres Esquinas Caquetá
Region
South America • Colombia
Coordinates
1.8689°, -74.8123°
Narrative Report
On April 21, 1951 at 12:00 AM, FAC-671 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana, with the event recorded near Tres Esquinas Caquetá.
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 apparently shortly after takeoff, killing all three crew members.
Aircraft reference details include registration FAC-671.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 1.8689°, -74.8123°.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
3
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed apparently shortly after takeoff, 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
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
FAC-671