Fatal aircraft accident near Bogotá, Colombia

4 fatalities • Bogotá, Colombia • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside northwest of Bogotá during its descent into El Dorado Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During an approach to Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, the flight crew began their descent into the area despite experiencing restricted visibility. While maneuvering through the terrain, the aircraft collided with a mountain slope situated approximately 40 km northwest of the Bogotá metropolitan area. The force of the collision caused the aircraft to break apart upon impact.

There were four fatalities recorded in the accident, with no survivors reported among the occupants.

Findings

  • The descent was conducted under conditions of limited visibility.
  • The impact occurred while the aircraft was in the descent phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain during a descent into Bogotá under conditions of reduced visibility.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-03-23 Cessna 650 Citation VI accident near Bogotá, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside northwest of Bogotá during its descent into El Dorado Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-03-23 Cessna 650 Citation VI accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-03-23 involved a Cessna 650 Citation VI, registration PT-OMV, operated by Orion Aero Taxi, at Bogotá, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain during a descent into Bogotá under conditions of reduced visibility.

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