Cargo aircraft crash near Barranquilla airport

7 fatalities • Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad), Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

A cargo flight departing from Barranquilla resulted in a fatal accident when shifting weight caused an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb.

What happened

A cargo transport operation traveling from Bogotá to Barranquilla ended in a disaster shortly after departure. The aircraft, which was transporting various commodities including a vehicle and meat products, entered its initial climb phase immediately following takeoff. During this ascent, the internal load shifted within the hold, causing the plane to pitch upward abruptly.

This sudden change in attitude resulted in an excessive angle of attack, leading the aircraft to enter a stall. The subsequent impact occurred within a residential neighborhood located near the airport. The accident resulted in seven fatalities, including all five occupants on board and two individuals residing on the ground. Additionally, the crash caused injuries to eleven people on the ground.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary reason for the loss of control was that the cargo was not properly secured within the cargo compartment.

Probable cause

The failure to adequately secure the aircraft's load allowed it to shift during takeoff, inducing a stall.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-04-26 Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle accident near Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad), Colombia?

A cargo flight departing from Barranquilla resulted in a fatal accident when shifting weight caused an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-04-26 Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-04-26 involved a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle, registration HK-3325X, operated by Aerosucre Colombia, at Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad), Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure to adequately secure the aircraft's load allowed it to shift during takeoff, inducing a stall.

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