What happened
During a recent flight departing from Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport, an aircraft experienced a critical mechanical failure during the initial climb phase. Shortly after departing the runway, one of the engines ceased functioning properly.
In response to the loss of power, the crew initiated an emergency descent to perform an unplanned landing. During this maneuver, the aircraft collided with a utility pole, which led to the subsequent crash. The impact resulted in one fatality and left four others injured among the occupants of the aircraft.
Findings
- The accident occurred during the initial climb following takeoff.
- A primary contributing factor was the failure of one engine during the ascent.