Incident Overview
During an early morning training flight from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport to Flandes, Tolima, a crew comprising three pilots under supervision and two instructors conducted several touch-and-go maneuvers at Flandes Airport. On the last takeoff, the hydraulic system failed, preventing the undercarriage from retracting.
Approach and Landing
On the return approach to Bogotá-El Dorado, the crew was unable to lower the flaps due to the hydraulic failure. A flapless landing was performed on runway 12. After touchdown, the aircraft could not stop within the remaining runway distance, overran the end, and came to rest in a drainage ditch.
Occupants and Damage
All five occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that a pressure line in the hydraulic system was broken in the right landing gear well, causing a leak of hydraulic fluid. This loss of hydraulic fluid also rendered the brakes ineffective.