Aircraft accident during demonstration flight at Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport

No fatalities • Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz, Colombia • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed near a runway in Arauca, Colombia, during a local demonstration flight, resulting in two injuries.

What happened

During a scheduled local demonstration flight at the Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport, an incident occurred involving a single-engine airplane. While the aircraft was operating at a low altitude, it became uncontrollable. The plane subsequently crashed in the vicinity of the runway.

There were two people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. Both occupants sustained injuries as a result of the impact. No fatalities were reported following the crash.

Findings

  • The aircraft was performing a demonstration flight when the loss of control occurred.
  • The accident took place while the plane was flying at a low height near the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft became uncontrollable during a low-altitude demonstration flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1976-06-28 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz, Colombia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed near a runway in Arauca, Colombia, during a local demonstration flight, resulting in two injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1976-06-28 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1976-06-28 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration HK-84, operated by Alas Colombia, at Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft became uncontrollable during a low-altitude demonstration flight.

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