What happened
During a departure from Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport, the aircraft was climbing through 1,900 feet when the captain identified intense vibrations originating from the left engine. Following this discovery, the crew received clearance to perform a return to the airfield. In response to the mechanical issue, the crew proceeded to shut down the left engine and initiated an approach toward runway 22.
As the aircraft progressed on its final approach, the pilot determined that the plane would be unable to reach the runway threshold. Consequently, the crew executed an emergency belly landing approximately one kilometer before the runway. The aircraft settled in an adjacent field, resulting in the airframe being damaged beyond repair. Despite the impact, all 20 occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft without any injuries.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the emergency was severe vibrations in the left engine during the initial climb phase.