What happened
During the initial stages of a takeoff roll at Bucaramanga-Gomez Niño Airport, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control. The plane drifted from the runway centerline and exited the paved surface, subsequently impacting a ditch located near the airfield.
Following the impact with the ditch, the aircraft was overtaken by flames. Despite the intensity of the fire, which caused partial destruction to the airframe, all 34 occupants were able to evacuate the vessel without loss of life. There were no reported injuries among the passengers or crew during the emergency egress.
Findings
- The aircraft became uncontrollable during the takeoff phase.
- The sequence of events involved a runway excursion and subsequent collision with terrain.