2 fatalities

2008-12-03: Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 (HK-1697) — Taxi Aéreo Caribeño — Planeta Rica, Colombia

Planeta Rica, ColombiaFlight

On December 3, 2008, a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 (registration HK-1697) operated by Taxi Aéreo Caribeño was involved in an aviation accident near Planeta Rica, Colombia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control in altitude for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine cargo aircraft carrying bovine embryos crashed near Planeta Rica, Colombia, after losing control during descent. Both pilots were killed.

Accident Details

On a cargo flight from Medellín to Montería, a twin-engine aircraft departed Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport at 1745 local time. The flight carried two pilots and a cargo of bovine embryos.

Flight History

The aircraft climbed to FL130 for the journey to Montería. After reaching that altitude, the crew was cleared to begin their descent toward Montería-Los Garzones Airport. While descending through approximately 7,500 feet, the aircraft went out of control. It subsequently crashed in an open field in Vereda Arroyo, near the municipality of Planeta Rica.

Aftermath

The impact caused the complete disintegration of the aircraft. Both pilots were killed in the accident.

Investigation and Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause as a loss of control in altitude for undetermined reasons.