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November 4, 2011 · Cessna 402 C · HK4417

Quibdo, CO

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
November 4, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (10 uninjured)
Location
Quibdo, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 402 C
Tail Number
HK4417
Operator
Aeroejecutivos De Antioquia S A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ERA12WA067

On November 4, 2011, about 1640 UTC, a Cessna 402C, Colombian registration HK4417, registered to and operated by AeroEjecutivos De Antioquia S.A. experienced collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll from El Carano Airport (SKUI), Quibdo, Colombia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and flight plan information is unknown for the foreign air taxi flight to E. Olaya Herrera Airport (SKMD), Medellin, Colombia. The airplane sustained minor damage and there were no injuries to the certificated commercial pilot or co-pilot, nor to the 8 passengers. The flight was originating at the time of the occurrence. According to personnel from the Colombia Civil Aviation Authority, about 1,000 feet into the takeoff roll on runway 13 which is an asphalt runway, excessive vibration was noted followed by collapse of the left main landing gear. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and came to rest upright with the left main landing gear separated. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia. Any further information can be obtained from: Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronautica Civil Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado Bogota, Colombia Telephone: 571.425.1000 This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Colombia.

Full Narrative

On November 4, 2011, about 1640 UTC, a Cessna 402C, Colombian registration HK4417, registered to and operated by AeroEjecutivos De Antioquia S.A. experienced collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll from El Carano Airport (SKUI), Quibdo, Colombia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and flight plan information is unknown for the foreign air taxi flight to E. Olaya Herrera Airport (SKMD), Medellin, Colombia. The airplane sustained minor damage and there were no injuries to the certificated commercial pilot or co-pilot, nor to the 8 passengers. The flight was originating at the time of the occurrence. According to personnel from the Colombia Civil Aviation Authority, about 1,000 feet into the takeoff roll on runway 13 which is an asphalt runway, excessive vibration was noted followed by collapse of the left main landing gear. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and came to rest upright with the left main landing gear separated. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia. Any further information can be obtained from: Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronautica Civil Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado Bogota, Colombia Telephone: 571.425.1000 This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Colombia.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time16:40 UTC
Nearest AirportEl Carano Airport (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length4265 ft
Runway Width98 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 402 C
Tail NumberHK4417
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorAeroejecutivos De Antioquia S A
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · Reciprocating
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (10 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured10
Total10
Crew 1None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1800 ft
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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