Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 Marquise in Caucasia: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 15, 2001
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Registration:
HK-2245P
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bogotá – Caucasia
MSN:
684
YOM:
1976
Location:
Caucasia
Antioquia
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While on final approach to Caucasia Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances 3 km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680F in Bogotá: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 24, 1995 at 0645 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Grand Commander 680
Operator:
Pedro Gastón Roberto Rozo Gómez
Registration:
HK-913-P
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bogotá-El Dorado – Bogotá-Guaymaral
MSN:
680-1234-120
YOM:
1963
Location:
Bogotá-El Dorado
Bogotá Capital District
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
612
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Bogotá-El Dorado Airport at 0638LT. While climbing, the crew reported technical problems with the right engine and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. While completing a left turn, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed near Empresa Triturados del Tolima, about 5 km north of the airport, some 7 minutes after takeoff. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control while completing a turn to return to the airport because the crew failed to recognize the aircraft's limits. Lack of crew training and experience was a contributing factor.
Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain near Belalcázar: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 21, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Operator:
Registration:
HK-2813P
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Medellín – Bogotá
MSN:
31-8252024
YOM:
1982
Location:
Belalcázar
Caldas
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route from Medellín to Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountains area located near Belalcázar. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna T303 Crusader in Bogotá: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 19, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 303 Crusader
Operator:
Aviones de Colombia
Registration:
HK-2853
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Bogotá - Bogotá
MSN:
303-00092
YOM:
1982
Location:
Bogotá-El Dorado
Bogotá Capital District
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Bogotá-El Dorado on a short flight to Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport located 15 km to the north. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in the district of Engativá located less than one km northeast of the airport. Both occupants were killed while there was no casualties on the ground.

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan II in Bogotá: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1977 at 1000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 404 Titan
Operator:
Aeroexpreso de Cañar (AECA)
Registration:
HC-BDF
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bogotá – Quito
Location:
Bogotá-Guaymaral
Bogotá Capital District
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the pilot initiated a turn when the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.
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