What happened
During the takeoff phase from Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport, the aircraft experienced a critical malfunction involving the failure of its right engine. Following the loss of power, the pilot issued an emergency declaration to alert air traffic services of the situation.
In an effort to perform an emergency landing, the pilot directed the aircraft toward an open field. However, the flight ended in a crash within a prairie area situated approximately 5 km northeast of the airport, in the vicinity of the Los Andes hippodrome. Upon impact, the aircraft caught fire. The accident resulted in two fatalities and one serious injury among the three people on board.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the accident was the failure of the right engine during the climb.