Training Aircraft Crash Landing at Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport (TAM-67)

Incident Overview and Location The incident occurred while the crew was completing a local training exercise at Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport. The aircraft was operating in the immediate vicinity of the airport during the training activity. ## Takeoff and Crash Landing During the takeoff phase, the aircraft lost height and subsequently crash landed by the runway. The source indicates that the loss of control is believed to have occurred at liftoff while the crew was attempting a 3-engine takeoff. ## Occupants and Aircraft Condition All four occupants on board escaped the incident uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair.