Narrative:
The Boeing was approaching Bogotá runway 12 when it entered a zone of heavy rain and dense fog. The aircraft descended into the ground, crash-landed and caught fire.
accident date: 20-12-1980
type: Boeing 707-321F
registration: N70798
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 20 December 1980 |
| Type: |  Boeing 707-321F |
| Operator: | Aerotal Colombia |
| Registration: | HK-2410X |
| MSN: | 17605/98 |
| First flight: | 1960 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG) ( Colombia)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG/SKBO), Colombia |
The Boeing was approaching Bogotá runway 12 when it entered a zone of heavy rain and dense fog. The aircraft descended into the ground, crash-landed and caught fire.
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accident date: 20-12-1980
type: Boeing 707-321F
registration: N70798
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