9 fatalities

1971-08-12: Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (HK-1371) — Aerotaxi Servicios Aéreos — Cali-Alfonso Bonilla Aragón (ex Palmaseca), Colombia

Cali-Alfonso Bonilla Aragón (ex Palmaseca), ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On August 12, 1971, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration HK-1371) operated by Aerotaxi Servicios Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Cali-Alfonso Bonilla Aragón (ex Palmaseca), Colombia during takeoff. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase following takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781234975Data APIEditorial standards

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.