No fatalities

1986-11-27: Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle (HK-2850) — Aerosucre Colombia — Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz, Colombia

Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On November 27, 1986, a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle (registration HK-2850) operated by Aerosucre Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781216916Data APIEditorial standards

During takeoff roll at Arauca Airport, crew aborted due to jammed elevators, overran runway, struck ditch, undercarriage collapsed; all four crew uninjured.

Incident Details

During the takeoff roll at Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport, the flight crew encountered technical problems with the aircraft's elevators, which appeared to be 'jammed'. The crew subsequently decided to abandon the takeoff procedure.

Sequence of Events

An emergency braking maneuver was initiated. However, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway and struck a drainage ditch. The impact caused the undercarriage to collapse, and the aircraft came to rest on its belly.

Aftermath

All four crew members on board escaped uninjured. The aircraft sustained structural damage from the overrun and collision with the ditch.