Aircraft crash near San Vicente de Chucurí Airport

No fatalities • San Vicente de Chucurí, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft struck an earth mound during its final approach to San Vicente de Chucurí Airport, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the plane.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight to San Vicente de Chucurí Airport, a twin engine aircraft encountered an obstacle located just a few meters before the runway threshold. The aircraft made contact with an earth mound situated in the approach path. Following this impact, the plane lost stability and drifted out of control, eventually crashing into a nearby wooded area.

Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent crash into the trees, all nine people on board managed to exit the wreckage. There were zero fatalities and no injuries reported among the occupants. The aircraft sustained damage that was classified as beyond repair.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck an earth mound located short of the runway threshold during its final approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-07-02 Dornier DO.28D Skyservant accident near San Vicente de Chucurí, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft struck an earth mound during its final approach to San Vicente de Chucurí Airport, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-07-02 Dornier DO.28D Skyservant accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-07-02 involved a Dornier DO.28D Skyservant, registration HK-4044, operated by Transportes Aéreos de Santander, at San Vicente de Chucurí, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck an earth mound located short of the runway threshold during its final approach.

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