Single-engine aircraft crash near El Rosal, Colombia

8 fatalities • El Rosal, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, resulting in eight fatalities.

What happened

During an approach to Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, a single-engine aircraft collided with a mountain slope in the vicinity of El Rosal. The impact occurred approximately 19 km northwest of the destination airport while the aircraft was in its descent phase. The accident resulted in eight fatalities and left one passenger with serious injuries.

Findings

Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft was operating at an unsafe altitude during the final stages of the approach. The specific reasons why the flight was at such a low altitude prior to the collision remain undetermined.

Probable cause

The aircraft was performing an approach at an unsafe altitude relative to the terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-04-29 Cessna 208A Caravan accident near El Rosal, Colombia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, resulting in eight fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-04-29 Cessna 208A Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-04-29 involved a Cessna 208A Caravan, registration HK-3479, operated by Lineas Aéreas de Los Libertadores - LALI, at El Rosal, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was performing an approach at an unsafe altitude relative to the terrain.

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