Fatal aircraft accident near Bogotá-El Dorado Airport

8 fatalities • Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Bogotá, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

What happened

On a flight originating from Medellín, a twin-engine aircraft was being transported to Bogotá following maintenance work. The aircraft had previously undergone repairs at Medellín Airport to address issues involving its landing gear that had occurred on September 23.

While performing the approach to Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, the aircraft impacted a mountain slope situated approximately 20 km north of the airfield. The impact resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, representing the total number of occupants on board.

Findings

No specific technical findings regarding the cause of the impact were provided, though it is noted that the aircraft was in a ferry flight following recent mechanical repairs to the landing gear system.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-12-11 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Bogotá, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-12-11 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-12-11 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration HK-2716, operated by Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas, at Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia.

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