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Aircraft Overruns on Wet Soft Runway at Taraira (HK-3982)

Taraira, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On October 9, 1996, a Dornier DO.28D Skyservant (registration HK-3982) operated by Trans Oriente Colombia - Transportes Aéreos Regular Secundario Oriental was involved in an aviation accident near Taraira, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Decision by the crew to abort takeoff from an inappropriate field due to the wet conditions and soft surface which produced higher coefficients of friction and a lower acceleration factor that prevented reaching takeoff speed after which the crew determined… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

En route from Mitú to La Pedrera, a flight crew diverted to Taraira due to deteriorating weather. After a ground delay, a takeoff attempt was aborted due to wet and soft runway conditions, resulting in an overrun and substantial damage to the aircraft. All three occupants were uninjured.

Incident Description

While en route from Mitú to La Pedrera, the flight crew experienced deteriorating weather conditions. Unable to receive a final weather bulletin for the destination airport, the pilot decided to divert to Taraira. After a waiting period on the ground, the crew initiated a takeoff. However, the soft runway surface was wet, preventing the aircraft from gaining sufficient speed. The crew abandoned the takeoff procedure, but the aircraft overran the runway and came to rest.

Occupant Status and Damage

All three occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause was: "Decision by the crew to abort takeoff from an inappropriate field due to the wet conditions and soft surface which produced higher coefficients of friction and a lower acceleration factor that prevented reaching takeoff speed after which the crew determined to discontinue the takeoff without sufficient stopping distance, which led to the accident."

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Oct 1996 Dornier DO.28D Skyservant accident near Taraira, Colombia?

En route from Mitú to La Pedrera, a flight crew diverted to Taraira due to deteriorating weather. After a ground delay, a takeoff attempt was aborted due to wet and soft runway conditions, resulting in an overrun and substantial damage to the aircraft. All three occupants were uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Oct 1996 Dornier DO.28D Skyservant accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Oct 1996 involved a Dornier DO.28D Skyservant, registration HK-3982, operated by Trans Oriente Colombia - Transportes Aéreos Regular Secundario Oriental, at Taraira, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Decision by the crew to abort takeoff from an inappropriate field due to the wet conditions and soft surface which produced higher coefficients of friction and a lower acceleration factor that prevented reaching takeoff speed after which the crew determined to discontinue the takeoff without sufficient stopping…

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