No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash at Bogotá-El Dorado Airport (HK-1452)

Bogotá-El Dorado, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On November 6, 1971, a Cessna 402 (registration HK-1452) operated by Private Colombian was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The specific cause of the crash during takeoff remains undetermined. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed during its takeoff roll from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport on November 5, 1971, resulting in an unknown number of fatalities.

What happened

On November 5, 1971, an unidentified aircraft was involved in a fatal accident while performing a takeoff maneuver at Bogotá-El Dorado Airport. The aircraft crashed during the initial departure phase of the flight. While there is a recorded conflict involving a Beaver FAC-117 on this date, the specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear.

At this time, the exact number of fatalities or injuries sustained during the impact has not been determined. Furthermore, the current status and fate of the individuals on board the aircraft remain unknown to investigators.

Findings

The precise reason for the loss of control during takeoff has not been established. The cause of the accident remains unknown.

Probable cause

The specific cause of the crash during takeoff remains undetermined.