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: The loss of power in the left engine during the initial climb phase led to the uncontrolled descent and subsequent crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed near the end of a runway in Colombia following an engine failure during its initial climb phase.
What happened
During an ascent from the Florencia-Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport, an aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue. While the plane was performing its initial climb immediately after departing the runway, the left engine ceased functioning properly.
As a result of this power loss, the aircraft was unable to maintain its altitude and began to descend rapidly. The plane ultimately struck the ground in the vicinity of the runway's end. The accident resulted in two fatalities, involving both members of the flight crew.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was the failure of the left engine occurring shortly after the aircraft rotated for takeoff. The specific underlying reason for this mechanical malfunction has not been identified.
Probable cause
The loss of power in the left engine during the initial climb phase led to the uncontrolled descent and subsequent crash.