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October 18, 2015 · Beech 60 · HK3917G

Bogota, CO

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 2015
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities), 14 unknown outcomes
Location
Bogota, CO
Aircraft
Beech 60
Tail Number
HK3917G
Operator
Jorge Alberto Hernandez
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA16RA021

On October 18, 2015 at 2119 UTC, a Beechcraft B60, Colombian registration HK3917G, registered to and operated by Sky Hub Aviation, was destroyed during a collision with a building in Barrio El Lujan, Bogota, Colombia. The pilot, three passengers, and six people in the building were fatally injured. Eight people in the building received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane departed Eldorado Airport (SKBO) at 2117 UTC, destined for Guaymaral Airport (SKGY) located about 8 miles northeast of SKBO. Immediately after takeoff the airplane leveled at an altitude of about 300 feet above ground level, and continued straight ahead. About 1 mile beyond the departure end of the runway, the airplane turned sharply to the left, descended, and impacted a 3-story building. According to preliminary information from the Government of Colombia, the left engine experienced a loss of power prior to impact. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Grupo Investigación de Accidentes Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil Av. Eldorado 103-23 Bogota, Colombia Telephone: (57-1) 296-2138 (57-1) 296-2013 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Colombia.

Full Narrative

On October 18, 2015 at 2119 UTC, a Beechcraft B60, Colombian registration HK3917G, registered to and operated by Sky Hub Aviation, was destroyed during a collision with a building in Barrio El Lujan, Bogota, Colombia. The pilot, three passengers, and six people in the building were fatally injured. Eight people in the building received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane departed Eldorado Airport (SKBO) at 2117 UTC, destined for Guaymaral Airport (SKGY) located about 8 miles northeast of SKBO. Immediately after takeoff the airplane leveled at an altitude of about 300 feet above ground level, and continued straight ahead. About 1 mile beyond the departure end of the runway, the airplane turned sharply to the left, descended, and impacted a 3-story building. According to preliminary information from the Government of Colombia, the left engine experienced a loss of power prior to impact. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Grupo Investigación de Accidentes Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil Av. Eldorado 103-23 Bogota, Colombia Telephone: (57-1) 296-2138 (57-1) 296-2013 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Colombia.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:19 UTC
Nearest AirportEldorado Airport (1nm SE)
Runway13L
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 60
Tail NumberHK3917G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJorge Alberto Hernandez
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-541-E1C4 · Reciprocating · 380 | Lycoming · TIO-541-E1C4 · Reciprocating · 380
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities), 14 unknown outcomes
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total18
Crew 1Age 51 · Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
Wind130° @ 7 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.35 inHg
Observation Time21:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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