2 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Bogotá-El Dorado (HK-2853)

Bogotá-El Dorado, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On October 19, 1986, a Cessna 303 Crusader (registration HK-2853) operated by Aviones de Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Bogotá-El Dorado while climbing toward Bogotá-Guaymaral. Both occupants were killed; no ground casualties were reported.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft departed Bogotá-El Dorado on a short flight to Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport, located 15 km to the north. ## Crash Details Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in the district of Engativá, less than one km northeast of the airport. ## Casualties Both occupants were killed in the crash. There were no casualties on the ground. ## Source Limitations The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or cause of the accident. No registration is provided in the source, so none is stated.