Accident Douglas C-47 (DC-3) FAC-652, Monday 24 April 1972
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Date:Monday 24 April 1972
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic DC3 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator:Fuerza Aérea Colombiana
Registration: FAC-652
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:near Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG) -   Colombia
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG/SKBO)
Destination airport:Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG/SKBO)
Narrative:
Emergency landing on hacienda after mechanical failure during test flight.

Sources:

El Tiempo 25 April 1972, p2B

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