Aircraft excursion and crash at Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport

No fatalities • Villavicencio, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway during landing at Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport, resulting in a subsequent stall and crash into trees.

What happened

During the landing phase on runway 23 at Villargencio-La Vanguardia Airport, the aircraft drifted left from the runway centerline and moved into a nearby grassy field. After traveling several hundred meters, the pilot attempted to initiate a takeoff roll. During this maneuver, the left wing of the aircraft dropped, leading to a loss of lift.

The aircraft entered a stall and subsequently struck trees. The impact occurred approximately 200 meters to the right of the threshold for runway 05. Despite the severity of the impact, all 14 occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage. While the entire group survived, a small number of individuals sustained injuries during the accident.

Findings

  • The aircraft veered off the runway during the initial landing sequence.
  • The aircraft stalled following a wing drop during a secondary takeoff attempt.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall and struck trees after the left wing dropped during an attempted takeoff following a runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-04-13 Basler BT-67 accident near Villavicencio, Colombia?

An aircraft veered off the runway during landing at Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport, resulting in a subsequent stall and crash into trees.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-04-13 Basler BT-67 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-04-13 involved a Basler BT-67, registration PNC-0257, operated by Policía Nacional de Colombia, at Villavicencio, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall and struck trees after the left wing dropped during an attempted takeoff following a runway excursion.

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