Aircraft crash near Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport

2 fatalities • Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in the Engativá district shortly after departing for a short flight within the Bogotá metropolitan area.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft departed from Bogotá-El Dorado International Airport, bound for the nearby Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport. The destination is situated approximately 15 km north of the departure point. During the initial climb phase of the flight, the aircraft lost control and descended rapidly.

The descent resulted in a crash within the Engativá district, an area located less than one kilometer northeast of the Guaymaral airfield. The impact resulted in two fatalities among the occupants of the plane. There were no reported injuries to people on the ground at the time of the accident.

Findings

The aircraft became uncontrollable during its ascent following takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control during the climb phase shortly after departure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-10-19 Cessna 303 Crusader accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in the Engativá district shortly after departing for a short flight within the Bogotá metropolitan area.

Were there any fatalities in the 1986-10-19 Cessna 303 Crusader accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1986-10-19 involved a Cessna 303 Crusader, registration HK-2853, operated by Aviones de Colombia, at Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost control during the climb phase shortly after departure.

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