What happened
During the departure phase from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, an aircraft encountered a critical mechanical issue shortly after takeoff. While the plane was in its climbing phase, the crew reported an emergency following the failure of the left engine.
In an attempt to manage the situation, the captain began executing a turn to the left. During this maneuver, the left wingtip made contact with the tops of trees. This impact caused the aircraft to lose necessary airspeed, resulting in a crash. The impact was followed by a significant fire that consumed the airframe. Despite the destruction of the aircraft, all five occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified that the primary issue was the failure of the left engine during the climb. Although the crew managed to feather the propeller on the malfunctioning engine, the loss of altitude during the final turn prevented them from maintaining flight.