Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Mar 19, 1960 (25 killed), Pl...
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on March 19, 1960 near Planeta Rica Córdoba, Colombia with 25 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure and pilot error..
- Date: March 19, 1960
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Planeta Rica Córdoba, Colombia
- Fatalities: 25
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure and pilot error.
A SAM Colombia Curtiss C 46 (HK 516) flying from San Andres to Medellin diverted toward Planeta Rica after engine trouble and crashed on approach on 19 March 1960. Of the 46 people on board, 25 were killed. Engine failure and pilot error were given as the cause.