No fatalities

1991-09-29: Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle (HK-3288X) — Aerosucre Colombia — Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia

Bogotá-El Dorado, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On September 29, 1991, a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle (registration HK-3288X) operated by Aerosucre Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Bogotá-El Dorado, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll led to a secondary collapse of the right gear. 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 1781211652Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a landing gear collapse during its takeoff roll at Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

While performing a takeoff roll at Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the left main landing gear. Following the initial failure, the aircraft slid along the runway surface for several dozen meters. During this sequence, the right main gear also collapsed, causing the aircraft to come to rest on its belly.

Although the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, there were no injuries reported among the three crew members on board. The incident concluded on the runway without further complications.

Findings

  • The primary sequence of events began with the failure of the left main gear during the takeoff phase.
  • The subsequent collapse of the right main gear led to the aircraft sliding on its fuselage.

Probable cause

The failure of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll led to a secondary collapse of the right gear.