Boeing 727 strikes trees during approach to Eldorado Airport

No fatalities • Eldorado, Colombia

A Cosmos Air Transport Boeing 727 struck trees while on approach to Bogota, Colombia, resulting in a missed approach and subsequent landing.

What happened

On March 26, 2009, at approximately 03:55 local time, a Boeing 727, registration HK4407, was performing an approach to runway 13 at Eldorado airport (SKBO) in Bogota, Colombia. During the approach, the aircraft struck trees. The crew subsequently executed a missed approach and completed the flight by landing without further incident.

There were no injuries resulting from the event. The aircraft sustained damage to the left main gear and the left flap.

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Same aircraft

  • 16 May 2008 — Boeing B727-200F (Asia Pacific Airlines)

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Mar 2009 BOEING B727 accident near Eldorado, Colombia?

A Cosmos Air Transport Boeing 727 struck trees while on approach to Bogota, Colombia, resulting in a missed approach and subsequent landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Mar 2009 BOEING B727 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Mar 2009 involved a BOEING B727, operated by Cosmos Air Transport, at Eldorado, Colombia.

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