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Fatal Left Engine Failure During Initial Climb at Florencia-Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (CP-1622)

Florencia-Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On April 20, 1993, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CP-1622) operated by Trans Aereos Cochabamba was involved in an aviation accident near Florencia-Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes, Colombia during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the left engine shortly after rotation for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Shortly after takeoff from Florencia-Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport, a left engine failure during initial climb caused the aircraft to lose altitude and crash near the runway end, killing both pilots.

Incident Overview and Immediate Events According to the official accident investigation source, the incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed Florencia-Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport. While the aircraft was in its initial climb phase, the left engine experienced a failure. As a direct consequence of this power loss, the aircraft lost altitude and crashed in the vicinity of the runway end. The accident resulted in the fatalities of both pilots on board. ## Official Findings The investigation identified the probable cause of the accident as the failure of the left engine shortly after rotation. The source explicitly states that the reasons for this engine failure remain unknown. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date are provided in the available source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Apr 1993 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Florencia-Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes, Colombia?

Shortly after takeoff from Florencia-Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport, a left engine failure during initial climb caused the aircraft to lose altitude and crash near the runway end, killing both pilots.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Apr 1993 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Apr 1993 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration CP-1622, operated by Trans Aereos Cochabamba, at Florencia-Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the left engine shortly after rotation for unknown reasons.