Fatal aircraft accident near Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport

4 fatalities • Bogotá-Guaymaral, Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed during an emergency landing attempt at Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport following an engine failure shortly after takeoff.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport, the crew reported a failure of the right engine to air traffic control. In response to the mechanical issue, the aircraft was authorized to perform an emergency return to the airfield, following a circuit pattern to approach runway 11.

While on final approach, the aircraft lost altitude and struck a wooded area situated approximately 800 meters before the runway threshold. The impact was followed by a significant post-crash fire that resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were four fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

  • The accident was initiated by a failure of the right engine during the takeoff climb.
  • The aircraft failed to reach the runway during the emergency approach, impacting terrain short of the landing strip.

Probable cause

The loss of the right engine during the initial climb led to an inability to maintain altitude during the emergency approach to the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-02-12 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Bogotá-Guaymaral, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed during an emergency landing attempt at Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport following an engine failure shortly after takeoff.

Were there any fatalities in the 2020-02-12 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-02-12 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration HK-4686, operated by Aero Taxi Guaymaral, at Bogotá-Guaymaral, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of the right engine during the initial climb led to an inability to maintain altitude during the emergency approach to the runway.

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