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Crash of Single-Engine Aircraft Near Guaymaral Airport Kills Eight (EJC-1130)

Bogotá-Guaymaral, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 1, 2017, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration EJC-1130) operated by Colombian National Army - Ejército Nacional de Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-Guaymaral, Colombia during landing or approach. 8 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed on the slope of Cerro Manjui while approaching Guaymaral Airport in Bogotá, killing all eight occupants. Limited visibility due to marginal weather conditions was reported.

Accident Sequence

The aircraft was conducting a short flight from Tolemaida Air Force Base to Guaymaral Airport in Bogotá. Approaching the airport from the west, the crew encountered limited visibility due to marginal weather conditions. The aircraft then struck trees and crashed on the slope of Cerro Manjui, approximately 5 kilometers west of the airport. The impact resulted in the complete destruction of the aircraft.

Casualties

All eight occupants of the aircraft died in the crash. Among the deceased were three civilians.

Aircraft

The aircraft was a single-engine type. No additional details about its registration, make, or model were provided in the source.

Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 May 2017 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Bogotá-Guaymaral, Colombia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed on the slope of Cerro Manjui while approaching Guaymaral Airport in Bogotá, killing all eight occupants. Limited visibility due to marginal weather conditions was reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 May 2017 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 May 2017 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration EJC-1130, operated by Colombian National Army - Ejército Nacional de Colombia, at Bogotá-Guaymaral, Colombia.

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