What happened
While operating out of Riohacha-Almirante Padilla Airport, an aircraft was engaged in its initial takeoff phase. During the acceleration along the runway, the crew performed a premature retraction of the landing gear before the plane had achieved sufficient lift to leave the ground.
As a result of this action, the aircraft lost its structural support from the wheels and struck the runway surface on its undercarriage. The impact caused the plane to slide on its belly, leading to a subsequent crash that ignited a fire. The accident resulted in one fatality involving the pilot, while two crew members sustained injuries during the event.