In-Flight Engine Failure Forces Emergency Field Landing Near Madrid AFB (HK-311)

Incident Overview and Immediate Response During a flight en route to Bogotá, the aircraft experienced an engine failure in flight. The malfunction forced the flight crew to divert to Madrid Air Force Base (AFB) as the nearest suitable landing site. As the aircraft descended toward the airbase, the crew was compelled to attempt an emergency landing in a nearby field. The aircraft crash-landed a few kilometers from the airbase perimeter. Both crew members on board were reported unhurt following the incident, although the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. The official investigation identified the engine failure as the probable cause of the accident.