Fatal Engine Failure During Initial Climb at Yopal Airport (HK-149)

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events Following departure from Yopal Airport, the aircraft experienced a failure of its left engine while in the initial climb phase. The sudden loss of thrust caused the airplane to roll to the left. As the aircraft lost control, the left wingtip struck the ground. The impact resulted in the airplane cartwheeling and subsequently crashing in flames. All 36 people on board were killed in the accident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the left engine after takeoff. The specific reasons for the engine failure were not identified in the official findings.