On June 2, 2014, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration PNC-0225) operated by Policía Nacional de Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Bahía Solano, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced engine malfunctions during the initial climb, necessitating an emergency landing in a field. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced engine issues during its initial climb after departing Bahía Solano-José Celestino Mutis Airport, resulting in an emergency landing in a field.
What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Bahía Solano-José Celestino Mutis Airport, the flight crew experienced technical difficulties related to the engines. In response to the developing engine problems, the captain executed an emergency descent to perform a landing in a nearby prairie.
The aircraft completed the landing in a gear-up configuration, sliding for several dozen meters across the terrain before the movement ceased. While the impact caused the aircraft to be damaged beyond repair, all three occupants managed to exit the wreckage. The crew and passengers sustained only minor injuries during the incident.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the emergency landing was the encounter with engine problems during the climb phase.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced engine malfunctions during the initial climb, necessitating an emergency landing in a field.