No fatalities

1980-07-08: Cessna 414 Chancellor (HK-2117-W) — Private Colombian — Bello, Colombia

Bello, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On July 8, 1980, a Cessna 414 Chancellor (registration HK-2117-W) operated by Private Colombian was involved in an aviation accident near Bello, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. 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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Shortly after takeoff from Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, the pilot encountered engine problems and attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a field near Bello and was destroyed by fire, but all six occupants evacuated safely.

Accident Details

A small aircraft departed from Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport. During the initial climb, the pilot experienced engine problems. The pilot decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a field located near Bello, a municipality north of the airfield.

Evacuation

All six occupants were able to evacuate the cabin before the aircraft was totally destroyed by fire. No occupants were reported injured.

Damage

The aircraft was completely destroyed by the post-crash fire.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be an engine failure for unknown reasons. The specific cause of the failure could not be identified.