3 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes into Mountain Near Bogotá (HK-2591P)

El Rosal, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 3, 1986, a Cessna 404 Titan (registration HK-2591P) operated by Private Colombian was involved in an aviation accident near El Rosal, Colombia during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: For unknown reasons, the pilot initiated the approach prematurely, causing the aircraft to descend below the minimum prescribed altitude. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck a mountain near El Rosal, about 20 km northwest of Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, during an approach in limited visibility. All three occupants were killed. Investigators determined the pilot initiated the approach prematurely, descending below the minimum prescribed altitude for reasons unknown.

Accident Overview

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near El Rosal, approximately 20 kilometers northwest of Bogotá-El Dorado Airport. The accident occurred during an approach phase in conditions of limited visibility. Wreckage was discovered at an elevation of 3,200 meters. All three individuals on board lost their lives.

Circumstances

The aircraft was in the process of approaching Bogotá-El Dorado when it impacted mountainous terrain. Visibility at the time was reported as limited. The impact site was located near the town of El Rosal, and the debris field was found at a high altitude of 3,200 meters.

Investigation Findings

Official investigators from the aviation authority concluded that the pilot initiated the approach prematurely. This action resulted in the aircraft descending below the minimum prescribed altitude for the approach procedure. The specific reasons behind the pilot's decision to begin the approach early could not be determined.

Aftermath

Emergency services responded to the scene, but all three occupants were confirmed deceased. The wreckage was located and documented for investigation purposes. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator were disclosed in the official report.

Probable cause

For unknown reasons, the pilot initiated the approach prematurely, causing the aircraft to descend below the minimum prescribed altitude.