Fatal aircraft accident near El Retiro, Colombia

8 fatalities • El Retiro, Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine charter flight crashed during its initial climb from Medellín, resulting in the loss of all eight people on board.

What happened

A charter operation departing from Medellín-José María Córdova International Airport ended in a fatal accident during the night. The twin engine airplane took off at 22:48 local time, bound for Cali.

Shortly after beginning its initial climb, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The plane subsequently crashed in the vicinity of El Retiro, situated approximately 13 km southwest of the departure airport. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were eight fatalities recorded among the occupants, with no survivors reported from the crash site.

Findings

The exact reasons for the loss of control remain undetermined, as the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-03-12 Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681 accident near El Retiro, Colombia?

A twin-engine charter flight crashed during its initial climb from Medellín, resulting in the loss of all eight people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1986-03-12 Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1986-03-12 involved a Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681, registration HK-2217P, operated by Inversiones Gabriel J. Restrepo, at El Retiro, Colombia.

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