Accident Details
On an unspecified date, a twin-engine aircraft departed Guanambi Airport for a low-level survey flight in the region of Espinosa. The aircraft carried one pilot and two observers. Approximately two hours into the flight, while cruising at an altitude of 330 feet, the right engine lost power and subsequently failed. As the pilot executed the emergency checklist, the left engine also failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft crashed into a wooded area and burst into flames.
Occupants and Injuries
Both observers evacuated the aircraft with minor injuries. The pilot was killed. The aircraft was totally destroyed by a post-crash fire.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that there was sufficient fuel in the tanks at the time of the accident, as the aircraft had been refueled prior to departure for a planned five-hour flight. The exact cause of the double engine failure remains unknown. Investigators noted that when the right engine failed, the aircraft was at an altitude of 330 feet, which is below the minimum safe altitude of 500 feet. Additionally, the pilot was reportedly using his cell phone at the time.