No fatalities

Aircraft Crash Near Bogotá-El Dorado Airport After Engine Power Loss (HK-715)

Bogotá-El Dorado, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On June 22, 1975, a Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald (registration HK-715) operated by Lineas Aéreas La Urraca was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of power on one engine for undetermined reason. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near La Libertad, about 9 km southwest of Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, after an engine lost power during climb. All three occupants escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident OverviewShortly after takeoff from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, the aircraft experienced technical problems with an engine that lost power while climbing. The crew was unable to maintain the prescribed altitude and attempted an emergency landing in a prairie. The aircraft crashed near the suburb of La Libertad, approximately 9 km southwest of the airport.## OutcomeAll three occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.## Probable CauseThe official investigation determined the probable cause to be loss of power on one engine for undetermined reason. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Jun 1975 Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed near La Libertad, about 9 km southwest of Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, after an engine lost power during climb. All three occupants escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Jun 1975 Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Jun 1975 involved a Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald, registration HK-715, operated by Lineas Aéreas La Urraca, at Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of power on one engine for undetermined reason.