Emergency landing of aircraft near Santa Fe de Antioquia

No fatalities • Santa Fe de Antioquia, Colombia • Flight

An aircraft traveling from Chigorodó to Medellín performed an emergency landing in Santa Fe de Antioquia following an engine malfunction.

What happened

While performing a flight from Chigorodó toward Medellín, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its engines. In response to the loss of power, the pilot initiated a descent to a lower altitude to manage the situation.

During the attempt to execute an emergency landing, the plane crashed in the vicinity of Santa Fe de Antioquia. The impact resulted in the aircraft being destroyed and rendered beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash landing, there were no fatalities among the 11 occupants, though all individuals on board sustained slight injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor leading to the emergency was an engine failure during flight.

Probable cause

The loss of power in one of the engines during the flight sequence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-09-07 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident near Santa Fe de Antioquia, Colombia?

An aircraft traveling from Chigorodó to Medellín performed an emergency landing in Santa Fe de Antioquia following an engine malfunction.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-09-07 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-09-07 involved a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, registration HK-1095, operated by Aerotaxi Servicios Aéreos, at Santa Fe de Antioquia, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of power in one of the engines during the flight sequence.

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