Single-engine aircraft crash following takeoff from Gilgal

No fatalities • Gilgal, Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine airplane crashed in a field shortly after departing Gilgal due to an aerodynamic stall.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Gilgal, a single-engine airplane experienced an aerodynamic stall. The aircraft subsequently impacted a nearby field. While the impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe, there were no fatalities among the occupants. All seven individuals on board sustained injuries during the accident.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the loss of control was triggered by cargo shifting within the aircraft during the ascent. This movement of weight disrupted the plane's stability, leading to the stall and subsequent descent.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of control because the cargo shifted during the climb phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1972-05-29 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Gilgal, Colombia?

A single-engine airplane crashed in a field shortly after departing Gilgal due to an aerodynamic stall.

Were there any fatalities in the 1972-05-29 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 1972-05-29 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration HK-1135, operated by Aerotaxi Servicios Aéreos, at Gilgal, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a loss of control because the cargo shifted during the climb phase.

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