No fatalities

1994-03-15: Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle (HK-3855) — SEC Colombia - Servicio Especializado de Carga Aérea — Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia

Bogotá-El Dorado, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 15, 1994, a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle (registration HK-3855) operated by SEC Colombia - Servicio Especializado de Carga Aérea was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781209149Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo flight carrying dynamite experienced a tyre burst at V1, held for fuel burn, then landed long and overran into a ravine. All nine occupants escaped uninjured.

Event Description

A cargo flight operating from Bogotá to San Andrés Island experienced a tyre burst during its takeoff roll after exceeding V1 speed. The captain continued the rotation and completed the takeoff. During initial climb, the crew informed air traffic control about the situation and entered a holding circuit for approximately two hours to burn fuel.

Sequence of Events

After the holding period, the aircraft conducted an approach that was described as unstable. The landing occurred too far down the runway. As the captain assessed that the aircraft could not be stopped within the remaining runway distance, he decided to retract the landing gear. The aircraft then slid on its belly, overran the runway end, went through a fence, and came to rest in a ravine located 100 meters beyond the fence.

Occupants and Cargo

The aircraft was carrying six passengers, three crew members, and a cargo load of 70 boxes of dynamite on behalf of the Ministry of Defense. All nine occupants evacuated the aircraft without injury. The dynamite did not explode during the accident sequence.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond economical repair, but no further details about the extent of damage were provided.