No fatalities

2000-12-05: Casa 212 Aviocar (FAC-1251) — SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales — Tres Esquinas, Colombia

Tres Esquinas, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 5, 2000, a Casa 212 Aviocar (registration FAC-1251) operated by SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales was involved in an aviation accident near Tres Esquinas, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The occurrence of mechanical malfunctions during the final approach necessitated an emergency landing attempt that ended in a crash short of the runway. 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.

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An aircraft traveling from Bogotá to Tres Esquinas crashed in a wooded area following technical difficulties during its final approach.

What happened

A flight originating from Bogotá, destined for Tres Esquinas, was transporting a group of engineers tasked with runway renovation work at the destination airport. While performing the final approach to Tres Esquinas Airport, the crew experienced mechanical issues with the aircraft. In an effort to manage the situation, the crew attempted an emergency landing procedure. However, the aircraft struck a wooded area situated approximately 3 km before reaching the runway.

Findings

The crash resulted in two injuries among the occupants. The primary factor leading to the accident was technical problems encountered during the descent phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The occurrence of mechanical malfunctions during the final approach necessitated an emergency landing attempt that ended in a crash short of the runway.