Event Description
On 22 January 2003, at approximately 10:20 local time, a Piper PA-28-140 aircraft, registration HK1691, was being used for training flights at Guaymaral Airport in Bogota, Colombia. The instructor had authorized the student pilot to fly solo after completing three circuits. During the takeoff roll, after a normal start, the aircraft veered onto the safety area at the height of the taxiway. The student pilot lost control, and the airplane came to rest further ahead. The pilot evacuated the aircraft without assistance. No fire occurred.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Piper PA-28-140, manufactured by Piper and registered in Colombia. It was owned and operated by Aerocentro de Colombia S.A. The aircraft sustained minor damage: the right main landing gear and nose gear were detached, propeller blades were twisted, the engine cowling was dented, and the upper left part of the engine mount was broken. The engine stopped suddenly. The aircraft was deemed repairable.
Investigation
The accident was investigated by the Grupo de Investigacion de Accidentes (GRIAA). The probable cause was listed as under investigation. No immediate recommendations were issued. The pilot, Cesar Augusto Palacio Gomez, held a valid pilot license and medical certificate. No injuries were reported.