Incident Overview
A charter flight operated under the Colombian Presidency but owned by the Colombian Air Force made an emergency landing in a rural area after experiencing engine trouble shortly after departure. The aircraft was transporting Felipe Herrera, Director of the Inter-American Development Bank, along with staff members, on a flight from Popayán to Cali.
The Event
Minutes after taking off from Popayán Airport, the crew encountered engine problems. They decided to reduce altitude and attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash-landed in a prairie located approximately two kilometers from the town of Piendamó, about 22 kilometers northeast of Popayán. After coming to rest, all 12 occupants exited the aircraft without injury.
Damage and Aftermath
The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. The precise nature of the engine trouble was not detailed in the initial report, but official findings attributed the incident to engine trouble in flight.