Fatal aircraft crash near Bogotá-El Dorado Airport

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

An aircraft crashed in a field near Bogotá following an engine failure shortly after takeoff.

What happened

During a recent flight departing from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, an aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue during its initial climb. The flight crew notified air traffic control of an engine failure, prompting an official declaration of an emergency.

In an attempt to manage the situation, the crew was instructed by controllers to perform a return to the departure airport. However, during this maneuver, the aircraft lost sufficient altitude and descended into a field situated approximately 3 km west of the airport perimeter. The impact resulted in two fatalities, as both the pilot and the co-pilot were killed in the accident.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed after suffering an engine failure during the climb phase, leading to a loss of altitude during an emergency return attempt.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-02-20 Convair CV-440 Metropolitan accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed in a field near Bogotá following an engine failure shortly after takeoff.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-02-20 Convair CV-440 Metropolitan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-02-20 involved a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan, registration HP-1200CTH, operated by Cargo Three Panama - C3 Panama, at Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed after suffering an engine failure during the climb phase, leading to a loss of altitude during an emergency return attempt.

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