On August 4, 1985, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration HK-2593) operated by Aires Colombia - Aerovias de Integracion Regional was involved in an aviation accident near Villagarzón, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure and explosion of the right engine during takeoff for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During takeoff roll, the right engine failed and exploded. The crew abandoned takeoff, the aircraft veered off the runway, and collided with trees 1,600 meters from the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed; all 16 occupants were rescued, five of whom sustained injuries.
Accident Overview
An aircraft experienced a right engine failure and explosion during the takeoff roll. The flight crew subsequently abandoned the takeoff procedure as the aircraft became uncontrollable. The airplane veered off the runway and struck a group of trees approximately 1,600 meters from the runway's end.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft was destroyed in the accident sequence. All 16 occupants on board were rescued from the wreckage. Among them, five individuals suffered injuries.
Probable Cause
Official findings attributed the accident to the failure and explosion of the right engine during takeoff. The exact reason for the engine failure remains undetermined.