What happened
During a departure from Yopal Airport, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving its left engine while performing its initial climb. This loss of power led to a significant roll toward the left side of the aircraft. As the plane lost stability, the tip of the left wing made contact with the ground.
The subsequent loss of control caused the aircraft to cartwheel across the terrain. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage. There were 36 fatalities recorded among the passengers and crew on board during the accident.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was the failure of the left engine immediately following takeoff. The specific underlying reason for this engine malfunction has not been established.