Bogotá Capital District

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Illegal (smuggling)

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City

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1702

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1971

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Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle

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Parked at Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, the airplane was stolen by a 23 year old man who had been fired after working as a mechanic at the airport. Following a night takeoff, the pilot completed low passes when the airplane crashed into several houses located in a populated area near the airport. The aircraft and few houses were destroyed. The 'pilot' and three people on the ground were killed while seven others were injured.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-R in Bogotá

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1979

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HK-1778

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Bogotá - Cúcuta

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140

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1964

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After takeoff from Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, while in initial climb, the captain contacted ATC, declared an emergency and was cleared to return. Following hydraulic problems, the landing on runway 12 was completed with the left main gear still retracted. The airplane slid on its left belly then veered off runway to the left and eventually came to rest against a bank. All 57 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. A loud bang in the rear of the cabin was heard after takeoff, followed by warning lights coming on in the cockpit panel. Due to the failure of the hydraulic system, the cabin pressure failed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-118A Liftmaster in Bogotá: 8 killed

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1978 at 1603 LT

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Douglas C-118 Liftmaster

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HK-1705

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Bogotá - Barranquilla

MSN:

43565

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1952

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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After takeoff from Bogotá-El Dorado runway 30, the four engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck an eucalyptus then stalled and crashed in a pasture located about one km from the airfield. Four occupants were injured while eight others were killed.

Probable cause:

It is believed that one of the four engine exploded during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-30-DK in Bogotá

Date & Time: Nov 20, 1977

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FAC-1127

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Flight

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Military

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16290/33038

YOM:

1945

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Bogotá

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Aeroexpreso de Cañar (AECA)

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Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate unknown.

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

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1977 at 1000 LT

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Cessna 404 Titan

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HC-BDF

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Bogotá – Quito

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Bogotá-Guaymaral

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Aeronorte Colombia - Aerovias del Norte

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Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the pilot initiated a turn when the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando in Bogotá

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1977 at 0830 LT

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Curtiss C-46 Commando

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HK-75

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Bogotá - Tame

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22275

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1945

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Shortly after takeoff, the left engine caught fire and failed. The airplane lost speed and height then crashed in flames near the runway end. all three occupants were evacuated while the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Left engine fire on takeoff for unknown reasons.

Ground accident of a Douglas DC-6F in Bogotá

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1975

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Douglas DC-6

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HK-756

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Parking

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43117

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1948

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Destroyed by fire at Bogotá-El Dorado Airport after being struck by an Aerocondor Lockheed L-188AF Electra registered HK-1976 that crashed on takeoff. The aircraft was empty at the time of the accident.

Crash of a Lockheed L-188AF Electra in Bogotá: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1975

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Lockheed L-188 Electra

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HK-1976

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Bogotá - Barranquilla

MSN:

1087

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1959

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Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald

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Just after liftoff at Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, while in initial climb, the four engine airplane adopted a nose up attitude. With a high angle of attack, the airplane stalled and banked right before crashing in flames onto the tarmac where it collided with a parked Aerocosta Colombia DC-6F registered HK-756. Both aircraft were destroyed by fire and while the DC-6 was empty, two of the four crew members on board the Electra were killed.

Probable cause:

Wrong manoeuvre on part of the pilot-in-command after takeoff caused the aircraft to adopt a nose up attitude and stall. Poor flight preparation and lack of crew coordination were considered as contributing factors. The assumption that an engine lost power or failed after rotation was not ruled out, which may have influenced the loss of control.

Crash of a Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald 101 in Bogotá

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1975

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HK-715

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151

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1961

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