What happened
On the date of the incident, a four-engine airplane departed from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport. Approximately four minutes into the flight, while the aircraft was in its climbing phase, an explosion occurred. Following this event, the plane descended and crashed into a field situated roughly 20 km away from the airport.
There were 20 fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board perished. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft.
Findings
Reports indicate that an unidentified explosion took place during the climb. This event was the primary factor leading to the subsequent crash of the aircraft.