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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes in Field After In-Flight Engine Failure (HK-2890)

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On May 23, 1994, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration HK-2890) operated by Arall Colombia - Aerolineas Llaneras was involved in an aviation accident near Loma Linda, Colombia in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure in flight for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a field after an engine failure at cruising altitude. The accident killed a pilot and three passengers and injured seven other occupants.

Accident Overview and Sequence of Events During cruise, the crew of a twin-engine aircraft reported an engine failure. Approximately five minutes after the failure, the aircraft was attempting an emergency landing when it lost altitude and struck a field. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location. ## Casualties The accident resulted in four fatalities: one pilot and three passengers. Seven additional occupants were injured. ## Official Findings The official investigation attributed the accident to an engine failure in flight for unknown reasons.

Probable cause

Engine failure in flight for unknown reasons.
Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 May 1994 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Loma Linda, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a field after an engine failure at cruising altitude. The accident killed a pilot and three passengers and injured seven other occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 May 1994 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 May 1994 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration HK-2890, operated by Arall Colombia - Aerolineas Llaneras, at Loma Linda, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure in flight for unknown reasons.

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