Date & Time:
Jul 2, 1996 at 1230 LT
Type of aircraft:
Dornier DO.28D Skyservant
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos de Santander
Registration:
HK-4044
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bucaramanga – San Vicente de Chucurí
MSN:
4154
YOM:
1972
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
3922
Circumstances:
On final approach to San Vicente de Chucurí Airport, the twin engine aircraft struck an earth mound located few metres short of runway threshold. The aircraft went out of control and crashed in trees. All nine occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Investigations were unable to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Final Report:
HK-4044.pdf356.06 KB
