No fatalities

1969-02-13: Curtiss C-46 Commando (HK-683) — Aeropesca Colombia — Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia

Bogotá-El Dorado, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On February 13, 1969, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration HK-683) operated by Aeropesca Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft's weight exceeded its maximum takeoff weight, leading to a loss of control during the climb. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781237870Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed approximately 1.6 km beyond the runway end during its initial climb, resulting in injuries to all crew members.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft experienced a loss of altitude shortly after departing from runway 30. While the plane was attempting to reach a target altitude of 300 feet, it failed to maintain its climb and began descending. The descent continued until the aircraft impacted the ground at a distance of 1.6 km beyond the threshold of the runway.

The incident resulted in three injuries among the crew members on board. The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss.

Findings

Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary reason for the loss of control was that the aircraft was overloaded. The total weight of the plane at the time of departure exceeded its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW).

Probable cause

The aircraft's weight exceeded its maximum takeoff weight, leading to a loss of control during the climb.