8 fatalities

2017-05-01: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (EJC-1130) — Colombian National Army - Ejército Nacional de Colombia — Bogotá-Guaymaral, Colombia

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)Primary reportUpdated 1781191897Data 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.