Incident Overview
An aircraft on a training flight crashed near Mariquita Airport after the left wing tip struck the ground during a sharp turn. The aircraft departed Girardot Airport bound for Mariquita. After completing nine touch-and-go landings at Mariquita Airport, the crew took off for a new local circuit.
Sequence of Events
During the initial climb, the pilot-in-command initiated a sharp turn to the left. The left wing tip struck the ground, causing the aircraft to crash near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire.
Casualties
All four crew members were killed, and one person on the ground was also killed.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire.