Incident Overview
On the morning of the accident, a twin-engine aircraft departed Bogotá-El Dorado Airport at 0638 local time. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the crew reported technical problems with the right engine. Air traffic control cleared the aircraft to return to the airport for an emergency landing.
Sequence of Events
During the return flight, the crew initiated a left turn. While completing this turn, they lost control of the airplane. The aircraft subsequently crashed near Empresa Triturados del Tolima, located approximately 5 kilometers north of the airport. The crash occurred about seven minutes after departure.
Damage and Casualties
The aircraft was destroyed by the impact. All five occupants on board died in the accident. No other injuries or ground damage were reported.
Investigation Findings
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was loss of control while completing a turn to return to the airport, because the crew failed to recognize the aircraft's limits. A contributing factor was lack of crew training and experience.