No fatalities

Ambulance Flight Crashes in Hilly Terrain After Takeoff from Bogotá (HK-2822)

Yerbabuena, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On August 12, 2024, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration HK-2822) operated by Servicios Aereos Especiales - SAE was involved in an aviation accident near Yerbabuena, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Minutes after takeoff from Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport, an ambulance flight declared an emergency and crashed in Yerbabuena, injuring all four occupants and destroying the aircraft.

Accident Details

Minutes after departing from Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport, the crew of an ambulance flight encountered an unexpected situation and declared an emergency. The pilots attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft nosed down and impacted hilly, wooded terrain near Yerbabuena, approximately 10 kilometers northeast of the airport. The crash destroyed the airplane and injured all four occupants on board.

Flight Information

The flight was en route to La Macarena on an ambulance mission, carrying two pilots and a medical team. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the official investigation source.

Occupant Injuries

All four individuals aboard the aircraft sustained injuries. The extent of their injuries was not specified.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Aug 2024 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Yerbabuena, Colombia?

Minutes after takeoff from Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport, an ambulance flight declared an emergency and crashed in Yerbabuena, injuring all four occupants and destroying the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Aug 2024 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Aug 2024 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration HK-2822, operated by Servicios Aereos Especiales - SAE, at Yerbabuena, Colombia.