2 fatalities

1971-11-05: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (FAC-117) — Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana — Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia

Bogotá-El Dorado, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On November 5, 1971, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration FAC-117) operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia during takeoff. 2 people were killed. 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.

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An aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Usme, Colombia, shortly after departing from Bogotá following an emergency declaration by the crew.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, the flight crew established contact with Air Traffic Control to declare an emergency. Shortly after this communication, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The plane subsequently impacted the ground in the area of Usme, located south of Bogotá.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were two fatalities among the crew members on board.

Findings

Following the loss of control during the climb, the aircraft crashed near the departure site. The investigation into the specific mechanical or operational failures leading to the loss of control is pending, though it is confirmed that the flight ended during the early stages of the ascent.