Charter aircraft crash near Medellín

4 fatalities • San Antonio de Prado, Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a hillside shortly after departing Medellín, resulting in four fatalities and seven injuries.

What happened

A charter flight departing from Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport crashed during the initial climb phase of its journey to Juradó. The single-engine aircraft was transporting two crew members and nine passengers at the time of the accident.

During the ascent, the flight crew experienced significant issues maintaining necessary altitude. In an effort to manage the situation, the crew attempted an emergency descent or landing procedure. However, the aircraft struck a hill and subsequently collided with trees. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. The accident resulted in four fatalities, including the copilot and three passengers, while seven others sustained injuries, some of which were categorized as serious.

Findings

The primary factor in the accident was the aircraft's inability to maintain sufficient altitude following takeoff, which led to the subsequent impact with terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to climb to a safe altitude after departing the airport, leading to an uncontrolled impact with a hillside.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2016-09-30 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near San Antonio de Prado, Colombia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a hillside shortly after departing Medellín, resulting in four fatalities and seven injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2016-09-30 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2016-09-30 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration HK-3804, operated by Llanera de Aviación, at San Antonio de Prado, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to climb to a safe altitude after departing the airport, leading to an uncontrolled impact with a hillside.

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