1 fatality

2024-01-07: Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III (HK-4983) — Servicios Aereos Especiales - SAE — Valledupar-Alfonso López Pumarejo, Colombia

Valledupar-Alfonso López Pumarejo, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On January 7, 2024, a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III (registration HK-4983) operated by Servicios Aereos Especiales - SAE was involved in an aviation accident near Valledupar-Alfonso López Pumarejo, Colombia during takeoff. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781189055Data APIEditorial standards

An ambulance flight from Valledupar to Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport stalled at 50 meters altitude after takeoff and crashed into trees, bursting into flames. Six people were on board; five were injured and the doctor died. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Incident Overview

An ambulance flight en route from Valledupar to Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport experienced a stall shortly after takeoff from runway 02/20. The aircraft climbed to an altitude of 50 meters before losing lift and impacting terrain near a wooded area. The subsequent crash triggered a fire that engulfed the aircraft.

Occupants and Injuries

The aircraft was carrying six individuals: a mother and her son, a doctor, a nurse, and two pilots. According to the investigation report, five occupants sustained injuries, while the doctor was killed in the accident. The extent of injuries among the survivors was not detailed in the source.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane was destroyed by the post-crash fire, leaving no structural elements intact. No information regarding the aircraft's type, registration, or operator was provided in the source material.

Operational Context

The flight was operated as an ambulance service between the two Colombian cities. The specific time of day, weather conditions, and any air traffic control communications were not mentioned in the source. The takeoff was conducted from runway 02/20, but no details on runway length or orientation were available.