BOEING B727
Eldorado — March 26, 2009
Event Information
| Date | March 26, 2009 |
| Event Type | INC |
| NTSB Number | DCA09WA042 |
| Event ID | 20090401X20826 |
| Location | Eldorado |
| Country | CO |
| Airport | Eldorado |
| Highest Injury | — |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | B727 |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.