Accident Overview
On a flight from Paz de Ariporo and Tame to Arauca, a loss of hydraulic fluid was observed in the left main gear hydraulic system upon landing at Arauca. A split hose was replaced before the aircraft continued to Cúcuta. Approximately five minutes after takeoff from Arauca, a burning smell and smoke were detected in the cockpit. The undercarriage appeared to remain extended, although the cockpit indicators did not show this. The crew decided to divert to Villavicencio.
Diversion and Approach
At Villavicencio, the crew performed two low passes over the airfield to receive instructions from the chief of maintenance and an airline instructor who were on the ground. During the final approach to runway 22, the instructor directed the pilot to feather the no. 1 engine as a precaution. After crossing the threshold at low altitude, power was re-applied. The aircraft then turned slowly to the left, lost altitude, and crashed in flames.