Fatal aircraft accident near Cali-Palmaseca Airport

9 fatalities • Cali-Alfonso Bonilla Aragón (ex Palmaseca), Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a field during its initial climb following departure from Cali-Palmaseca Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

During a recent flight departing from Cali-Palmaseca Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a catastrophic loss of lift shortly after leaving the runway. While performing the initial climb phase, the aircraft entered a stall condition, which led to an uncontrolled descent into an adjacent open field.

The impact resulted in a high number of casualties among those on board. Records indicate that there were nine fatalities and one serious injury following the crash event.

Findings

Preliminary details regarding the accident suggest that the aircraft stalled during the early stages of its ascent, causing it to strike the ground in the vicinity of the departure path.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-08-12 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident near Cali-Alfonso Bonilla Aragón (ex Palmaseca), Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a field during its initial climb following departure from Cali-Palmaseca Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-08-12 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-08-12 involved a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, registration HK-1371, operated by Aerotaxi Servicios Aéreos, at Cali-Alfonso Bonilla Aragón (ex Palmaseca), Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase following takeoff.

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