Fatal aircraft accident during medical transport flight near Montería

4 fatalities • Yarumal, Colombia • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a prairie during a medical transport mission, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

A medical transport flight departing from Montería-Los Garzones Airport ended in a fatal accident while en route to Medellín. The twin engine airplane was operating an ambulance mission, transporting a medical team consisting of a doctor and a nurse, along with two pilots.

Approximately 30 minutes after takeoff, the aircraft was maintaining a cruising altitude of 19,000 feet. During this phase of flight, the aircraft began a descent and experienced a significant loss of airspeed. The aircraft eventually reached a stall condition, leading to a crash into a prairie area. The impact caused the wreckage to ignite, and there were four fatalities among the occupants.

Findings

The accident occurred when the aircraft's speed decreased to the point of an aerodynamic stall during its descent.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall following a loss of airspeed during descent.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-03-21 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Yarumal, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a prairie during a medical transport mission, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-03-21 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-03-21 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration HK-4684, operated by Sky Ambulance, at Yarumal, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall following a loss of airspeed during descent.

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