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March 26, 2009 · Boeing B727 · HK4407

Eldorado, CO

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
March 26, 2009
Location
Eldorado, CO
Aircraft
Boeing B727
Tail Number
HK4407
Operator
Cosmos Air Transport
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DCA09WA042

On March 26, 2009, at approximately 0355 local time, a Boeing 727, registration HK4407, operated by Cosmos Air Transport of Colombia, struck trees on approach to runway 13 to Eldorado airport, Bogota (SKBO). The crew conducted a missed approach and landed without further incident. Damage was reported to the left flap and left main gear. The Colombian CAA is conducting the investigation and requested NTSB Recorders Lab assistance.

Full Narrative

On March 26, 2009, at approximately 0355 local time, a Boeing 727, registration HK4407, operated by Cosmos Air Transport of Colombia, struck trees on approach to runway 13 to Eldorado airport, Bogota (SKBO). The crew conducted a missed approach and landed without further incident. Damage was reported to the left flap and left main gear. The Colombian CAA is conducting the investigation and requested NTSB Recorders Lab assistance.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time03:55 UTC
Nearest AirportELDORADO (6nm)
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing B727
Tail NumberHK4407
DamageMinor
OperatorCosmos Air Transport

People & Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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