Aircraft impact near Yopal during cargo flight

2 fatalities • Yopal, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight operating from Bogotá to Yopal crashed into a mountainside during its final approach, resulting in the loss of both crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled cargo operation from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport to Yopal, an aircraft struck a mountain slope approximately 5 km before reaching the destination runway. The incident occurred while the crew was performing the final approach phase of the flight. Despite the presence of favorable weather conditions at the time, the aircraft collided with a 900-meter high terrain feature.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were 2 fatalities among the crew, as both pilots were killed in the accident.

Findings

Investigations into the crash indicate that the primary factor was a failure to maintain the necessary altitude during the descent. The crew did not recognize that the aircraft's elevation was insufficient to clear the terrain, leading to the collision with the mountain slope.

Probable cause

The crew failed to maintain a safe altitude during the final approach, leading to controlled flight into terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-06-06 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Yopal, Colombia?

A cargo flight operating from Bogotá to Yopal crashed into a mountainside during its final approach, resulting in the loss of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-06-06 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-06-06 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration HK-2759, operated by Aerotaca Colombia - Aerotaxi Casanare, at Yopal, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?