What happened
During the initial climb phase immediately following takeoff from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, a Lockheed L-188 Electra experienced a sudden change in pitch, adopting a nose-up attitude. This high angle of attack led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the aircraft to bank sharply to the right. During the descent, the plane struck a parked DC-6F, registered HK-756, on the airport tarmac. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed both aircraft. While the parked Douglas aircraft was unoccupied at the time of the collision, the accident resulted in two fatalities among the four crew members operating the Electra.
Findings
Investigations determined that an improper maneuver performed by the pilot-in-command following rotation caused the aircraft to pitch up and subsequently stall. Contributing elements identified during the inquiry included inadequate flight preparation and a lack of effective coordination between the crew members. Additionally, investigators did not rule out the possibility that the pilot may have reacted to a perceived engine failure or loss of power during the rotation phase, which could have contributed to the loss of control.