Aircraft crash near Yopal Airport

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

A flight approaching Yopal Airport crashed into a mountainside during poor weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During an approach to Yopal Airport, an aircraft was operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) amidst unfavorable weather conditions. While navigating the area, the aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain situated approximately 8 km from the runway. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all three occupants.

Data indicates that the flight path had drifted 20 degrees to the left of its planned trajectory prior to the collision.

Findings

Investigations into the incident suggest that the deviation from the intended course may have been caused by strong winds or a deliberate maneuver by the crew to bypass inclement weather. The specific reason for the lateral deviation remains unconfirmed.

Probable cause

The aircraft deviated from its intended course, potentially due to heavy winds or weather avoidance maneuvers, leading to a collision with terrain.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-07-04 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Yopal, Colombia?

A flight approaching Yopal Airport crashed into a mountainside during poor weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-07-04 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-07-04 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration HK-2889X, operated by Helicol Colombia - Helicopteros Nacionales de Colombia, at Yopal, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft deviated from its intended course, potentially due to heavy winds or weather avoidance maneuvers, leading to a collision with terrain.

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