What happened
A survey mission conducted near Espinosa resulted in a fatal accident involving a twin-engine aircraft. The flight originated from Guanambi Airport, with the crew consisting of one pilot and two observers. The mission was intended to perform low-level aerial surveying within the local region.
While the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of approximately 330 feet, the right engine experienced a loss of power, followed by a complete failure. During the subsequent attempt to follow emergency procedures, the left engine also failed. In an effort to manage the dual engine failure, the pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft struck a wooded area. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the airframe.
Findings
The accident resulted in one fatality and two survivors. The two passengers managed to evacuate the wreckage with minor injuries, but the pilot was killed in the crash. The primary factor leading to the crash was the sequential failure of both engines during the flight.