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Aircraft Crash Near Bogotá-El Dorado Airport (HP-1200CTH)

Bogotá-El Dorado, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On February 20, 1993, a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan (registration HP-1200CTH) operated by Cargo Three Panama - C3 Panama was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. 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

An aircraft crashed in a field 3 km west of Bogotá-El Dorado Airport after an engine failure during climb-out. Both pilots were killed. The official probable cause was engine failure for unknown reasons.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath Following takeoff from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, the crew declared an emergency and notified air traffic control of an engine failure. The aircraft was subsequently cleared to return to the airport. During the return, the aircraft lost altitude and crashed in a field located 3 km west of the airport. Both pilots were killed in the accident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was engine failure for unknown reasons. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date were provided in the source material.

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