Post-maintenance test flight crash in Bogotá

No fatalities • Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft performing a maintenance check flight lost control during a turn, resulting in a crash near a residential area in Bogotá.

What happened

A flight departing from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport ended in an accident during a scheduled post-maintenance inspection. The crew, consisting of one pilot and one engineer, was conducting a check of the aircraft's systems following recent service work.

Shortly after departure, while the aircraft was executing a left-hand turn, the pilot experienced a loss of control. This maneuver led to the plane descending into a residential district within Bogotá. Despite the impact near populated buildings, both occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage. There were no reported injuries to people on the ground following the incident.

Findings

The primary factor in the accident was the loss of control during a turning maneuver performed during the post-maintenance flight phase.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft while performing a left turn during a maintenance check flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-09-21 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia?

An aircraft performing a maintenance check flight lost control during a turn, resulting in a crash near a residential area in Bogotá.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-09-21 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-09-21 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration HK-1247P, operated by J. R. Acosta, at Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft while performing a left turn during a maintenance check flight.

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