Fatal aircraft accident near Araracuara Airport

10 fatalities • Araracuara, Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine charter flight crashed during its initial climb from Araracuara Airport, resulting in the deaths of all ten people on board.

What happened

On a charter flight departing from Araracuara Airport runway 09 at 15:03 local time, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a critical mechanical failure. While the aircraft was performing its initial climb toward Florencia, the right engine ceased functioning. Following this engine failure, the flight crew was unable to maintain control of the aircraft. The plane entered a stall and subsequently crashed into a heavily wooded region. The wreckage was located approximately 8.2 km from the departure airport.

Findings

Upon impact, the aircraft underwent total disintegration. There were 10 fatalities recorded, representing the entire occupancy of the flight, which included two pilots and eight passengers. The incident involved a single twin-engine aircraft during the initial climb phase of flight.

Probable cause

The loss of control and subsequent stall were triggered by the failure of the right engine during the climb.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2014-09-06 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Araracuara, Colombia?

A twin-engine charter flight crashed during its initial climb from Araracuara Airport, resulting in the deaths of all ten people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2014-09-06 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2014-09-06 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration HK-4755, operated by Laser Aéreo (Latinoamericana de Servicios Aéreos), at Araracuara, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of control and subsequent stall were triggered by the failure of the right engine during the climb.

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