On September 13, 1978, a Beechcraft E18 (registration HK-1850) operated by Aeroservicios Especiales de Colombia - AE Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near El Embrujo (Providencia Island), Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash was likely influenced by degraded runway conditions during the landing phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane sustained significant damage after crashing while attempting to land, though all passengers and crew escaped without injury.
What happened
A twin-engine aircraft was involved in an accident during the landing phase of its flight. The aircraft struck the ground upon arrival at its destination, resulting in the plane being declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the impact.
Despite the severity of the crash, there were no casualties reported. All 10 occupants on board managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
Initial reports regarding the accident suggest that the state of the landing surface played a role in the event. Specifically, poor runway conditions were noted at the time of the incident, which may have contributed to the loss of control during the touchdown.
Probable cause
The crash was likely influenced by degraded runway conditions during the landing phase.