Convair CV-580 crash, Apr 8, 1995, Espinal
Convair CV-580 accident on April 8, 1995 near Espinal, Tolima, Colombia with no fatalities. Cause: The crew chose to take off from a runway unsuitable...
- Date: April 8, 1995
- Aircraft: Convair CV-580
- Location: Espinal, Tolima, Colombia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The crew chose to take off from a runway unsuitable for the aircraft's weight; the operator's authorization of the flight was a contributing factor.
A Convair CV-580 operated by SEC Colombia, a former stolen airframe, attempted to take off from a short gravel agricultural strip at Espinal with a takeoff weight far above the strip's certified capacity. It failed to lift off, overran the end of the strip and crossed a road before catching fire. All four crew escaped unhurt but the aircraft was destroyed.