Incident Overview
An aviation accident occurred involving a four-engine aircraft that departed from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport. The incident took place shortly after the initial takeoff, during the climb phase of the flight. According to official reports, the aircraft experienced an explosion while ascending.
Crash Details
The explosion resulted in the immediate loss of control and a subsequent crash into a field located approximately 20 kilometers from the airfield. The impact and the preceding event led to the total destruction of the aircraft structure. There were no survivors among the people on board; all 20 occupants perished in the accident.
Investigation Findings
The investigation identified that an unknown explosion occurred during the climb-out sequence. No specific mechanical failure or external cause was definitively established beyond the occurrence of the explosion itself, which precipitated the crash into the nearby agricultural area.