Aircraft excursion at Bahía Solano-José Celestino Mutis Airport

No fatalities • Bahía Solano, Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway during takeoff from Bahía Solano-José Celestino Mutis Airport, resulting in no fatalities but significant damage to the plane.

What happened

During a scheduled departure from Bahía Solano-José Celestino Mutis Airport bound for Quibdó, a twin engine aircraft experienced a runway excursion. As the flight was performing its takeoff roll on runway 36, the plane drifted toward the right side of the strip and exited the paved surface.

Upon encountering soft terrain, the right main landing gear failed. This structural collapse caused the aircraft to rotate, eventually coming to a stop in a grassy area located approximately 5 meters from the edge of the runway. There were 9 occupants on board, consisting of two pilots and seven passengers. All individuals managed to evacuate the wreckage without injury.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage that was determined to be beyond repair.
  • The primary factor in the excursion was the deviation from the runway centerline during the takeoff roll, which led to the gear collapse on soft ground.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered right during the takeoff roll, causing the right main gear to collapse upon hitting soft ground.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2017-12-20 Cessna 402 accident near Bahía Solano, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway during takeoff from Bahía Solano-José Celestino Mutis Airport, resulting in no fatalities but significant damage to the plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 2017-12-20 Cessna 402 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2017-12-20 involved a Cessna 402, registration HK-4417, operated by Aeroejecutivos Colombia - Aeroservicios Ejecutivos de Colombia, at Bahía Solano, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered right during the takeoff roll, causing the right main gear to collapse upon hitting soft ground.

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