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Crash of a Cessna T303 Crusader in Bojacá: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 8, 2021 at 1320 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HK-3856-G
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Girardot – Bogotá
MSN:
303-00010
YOM:
1981
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, departed Flandes-Santiago Vila Airport runway 02 at 1257LT on a flight to Guaymaral in Bogotá. En route, weather conditions worsened and the visibility was poor. While cruising at an altitude of 9,260 feet, the twin engine airplane impacted trees and crashed in a wooded and hilly terrain located near Bojacá. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain after the decision of the pilot to continue the flight under VFR mode in IMC conditions.
The following contributing factors were identified:
- The pilot took the decision to continue the flight to destination instead of returning to Flandes (Girardot) or to divert to the alternate airport,
- A low situational awareness on part of the pilot who failed to take into account the geographical environment and to maintain a safe separation from the terrain.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air near Iriona: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 12, 2020
Operator:
Registration:
HK-5075
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
BB-801
YOM:
1981
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was engaged in an illegal flight carrying two pilots and a probable load of cocaine bags. En route, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a prairie located in a mountainous area near Iriona. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 402B in Acandí: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 17, 2015 at 1054 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HK-4981G
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Acandí – Medellín
MSN:
402B-1042
YOM:
1976
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Acandí-Alcides Fernandez Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a house located in the district of Miramar, near the airport. The pilot and a passenger were killed and eight other occupants were injured. There were no victims on the ground and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Stall during initial climb due to the combination of the following factors:
- The total weight of the aircraft was above the MTOW,
- The CofG was outside the enveloppe,
- Poor flight planning.

Crash of a Cessna T303 Crusader in Punta Ocote: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 5, 2009 at 1830 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HK-4324-G
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
303-00019
YOM:
1981
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Sole on board, the pilot was performing an illegal flight with a bag containing 25 kg of cocaine. While trying to land on a private airstrip in Punta Ocote, the twin engine aircraft hit tree tops and crashed on a road, killing an 18 years old motorcyclist. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and the pilot escaped uninjured.

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 690 in Villa el Carmen

Date & Time: Jul 9, 2005
Operator:
Registration:
HK-4323
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
690-11354
YOM:
1976
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed near Villa el Carmen following apparent technical problems while completing a smuggling flight.

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

Date & Time: Apr 15, 2001
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HK-2245P
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bogotá – Caucasia
MSN:
684
YOM:
1976
Country:
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 Cessna 402B in Arauca: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1991 at 0600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HK-2172
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Arauca – Saravena
MSN:
402B-1371
YOM:
1978
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft struck a pole and crashed. A pilot was killed and four other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

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

Date & Time: Aug 21, 1991
Operator:
Registration:
HK-2813P
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Medellín – Bogotá
MSN:
31-8252024
YOM:
1982
Country:
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 Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 980 near Amealco de Bonfil: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1990
Operator:
Registration:
HK-3461
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
MSN:
695-95043
YOM:
1980
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was engaged in an illegal flight from Colombia and was carrying three people and a load of 700 kilos of cocaine. While cruising at low altitude, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt La Estrella near Amealco de Bonfil. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all three occupants were killed. Cocaine spread over an area of one km. The crew was flying at low height to avoid radar when the accident occurred.