Ambulance flight crash near Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport

1 fatality • Valledupar-Alfonso López Pumarejo, Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

An ambulance flight departing from Valledupar crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in one fatality and five injuries.

What happened

An air ambulance mission traveling from Valledupar to Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport ended in a fatal accident during the initial climb. The aircraft was transporting a total of six passengers, including a medical professional, a nurse, and two family members (a mother and son), alongside the flight crew.

Immediately following departure from runway 02/20, the aircraft ascended to an altitude of approximately 50 meters. At this low altitude, the plane experienced a stall, causing it to descend into a nearby wooded area. The impact with the trees triggered a significant post-crash fire that consumed the airframe.

Findings

The accident resulted in one fatality (the doctor) and five injuries.
The aircraft was completely destroyed by the subsequent fire.
The primary sequence of events was triggered by an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall at a low altitude shortly after takeoff, leading to a collision with trees and a subsequent fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-01-07 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III accident near Valledupar-Alfonso López Pumarejo, Colombia?

An ambulance flight departing from Valledupar crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in one fatality and five injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-01-07 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-01-07 involved a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III, registration HK-4983, operated by Servicios Aereos Especiales - SAE, at Valledupar-Alfonso López Pumarejo, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?