No fatalities

Gear-Up Landing After Engine Trouble Near Bahía Solano (PNC-0225)

Bahía Solano, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

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. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft encountered engine problems shortly after takeoff from Bahía Solano-José Celestino Mutis Airport. The crew made an emergency gear-up landing in a prairie, resulting in minor injuries to all three occupants and total loss of the aircraft.

Incident Overview and Immediate Response Following takeoff from Bahía Solano-José Celestino Mutis Airport, the flight crew reported engine problems during the initial climb phase. In response to the mechanical issue, the captain initiated an emergency landing procedure in a nearby prairie. The aircraft touched down without its landing gear deployed and continued to slide for a few dozen meters before coming to a complete stop. ## Occupant Safety and Aircraft Condition All three individuals on board were able to evacuate the aircraft following the emergency landing. Each occupant sustained only minor injuries during the incident. The aircraft sustained significant damage during the gear-up landing and subsequent slide, rendering it beyond repair.