Aircraft Crash After Engine Failure During Initial Climb at Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport (HK-2172)

Incident Overview and Immediate Sequence of Events Following takeoff from Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport, the aircraft experienced an engine failure while in the initial climb phase. The flight crew initiated an emergency landing procedure in response to the mechanical failure. During the attempted emergency landing, the aircraft struck a pole and subsequently crashed. ## Casualties and Impact The accident resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. The pilot was killed in the crash, while four other occupants sustained injuries. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure during the initial climb. The specific reasons for the engine failure were not identified in the official findings.