Accident Douglas C-47 (DC-3) FAC-664,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 336220
 

Date:Tuesday 21 February 1950
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-664
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:near Campoalegre, Huila -   Colombia
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS/SKTQ)
Destination airport:Madrid Air Base (SKMA)
Narrative:
Emergency landing due to engine failure. The C-47 hit a tree, causing the engine to separate from its mounts. One crew member was slightly injured.

Sources:

El Tiempo 22 February 1950, p1+11

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