2 fatalities

2015-11-17: Cessna 402 (HK-4981G) — Private Colombian — Acandí, Colombia

Acandí, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On November 17, 2015, a Cessna 402 (registration HK-4981G) operated by Private Colombian was involved in an aviation accident near Acandí, Colombia during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Stall during initial climb due to a combination of factors: total weight above MTOW, center of gravity outside envelope, and poor flight planning. 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.

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A twin-engine aircraft stalled during initial climb after takeoff from Acandí-Alcides Fernandez Airport, crashing into a house in the Miramar district. The pilot and a passenger were killed, eight others injured, with no ground casualties.

Accident

Shortly after departing from Acandí-Alcides Fernandez Airport, a twin-engine aircraft entered a stall during its initial climb. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a residence located in the Miramar district, near the airport. The impact destroyed the aircraft.

Casualties

The pilot and one passenger were killed in the crash. Eight other occupants aboard the aircraft sustained injuries. There were no injuries or fatalities on the ground.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a stall during initial climb, resulting from a combination of factors. The aircraft's total weight exceeded its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). The center of gravity (CofG) was outside the allowable envelope. Additionally, poor flight planning contributed to the unsafe weight and balance conditions.