Narrative:
Crashed near Madrid Airport. It is believed the accident was due to engine failure during an attempted go-around.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 10 January 1948 |
| Type: |  Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina |
| Operator: | Vías Aéreas de Colombia - VIARCO |
| Registration: | C-414 |
| MSN: | 529 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 3 km (1.9 mls) from Madrid Airport ( Colombia)
|
| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Cartagena Airport (CTG/SKCG), Colombia |
| Madrid Air Base (SKMA), Colombia |
Crashed near Madrid Airport. It is believed the accident was due to engine failure during an attempted go-around.
Sources:
» Consolidated production list / G. GoodallPhotos
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Cartagena Airport to Madrid Air Base as the crow flies is 646 km (404 miles).
Distance from Cartagena Airport to Madrid Air Base as the crow flies is 646 km (404 miles).
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2023 Flight Safety Foundation