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Post-Maintenance Check Flight Crash in Bogotá (HK-1247P)

Bogotá-El Dorado, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On September 21, 1988, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration HK-1247P) operated by J. R. Acosta was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A post-maintenance check flight from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport crashed near a residential area after the pilot lost control during a left turn. Both occupants were rescued, and no ground injuries were reported.

Incident Overview and Location Details A post-maintenance check flight departed from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport with one pilot and one engineer aboard. The aircraft crashed near a residential area in Bogotá after the pilot lost control during a left turn following takeoff. ## Occupant Outcomes and Ground Impact Both occupants were rescued from the wreckage. No injuries were reported among people on the ground. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the cause of the loss of control. ## Investigation Context The incident occurred during a post-maintenance check flight, indicating the aircraft had recently undergone maintenance. The loss of control happened while completing a left turn after takeoff. The crash site was near a residential area in Bogotá.

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