What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from runway 02 at Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, the Curtiss C-46 experienced a loss of power due to an engine failure. In response to the malfunction, the crew initiated an emergency descent to locate a suitable landing site.
The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground in a nearby wasteland. While the impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported among the occupants. Both members of the flight crew survived the incident without any injuries.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure occurring during the takeoff sequence.