Avianca Flight 4

Avianca Flight 4
Accident summary
An Avianca Douglas C-54, similar to the one involved.
Date	January 14, 1966
Summary	Crash into terrain
Site	Off Cartagena, Colombia
Passengers	60
Crew	4
Fatalities	56
Survivors	8
Aircraft type	Douglas C-54
Operator	Avianca
Registration	HK-730
Flight origin	Cartagena-Crespo Airport, Cartagena, Colombia
Destination	El Dorado International Airport, Bogotá, Colombia

Avianca Flight 4 was a flight from Cartagena, Colombia to Bogotá, Colombia. After takeoff, as soon as the aircraft reached 100 ft (30.5 m), it stalled and crashed into shallow water. After an investigation that lasted 14 months, it was determined that possible engine failure was to blame as well as poor maintenance and inadequate inspections.

External links

Accident description at the Aviation Safety Network

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