Dornier DO.28D Skyservant crash, Oct 9, 1996, Taraira
Dornier DO.28D Skyservant accident on October 9, 1996 near Taraira, Vaupés, Colombia with no fatalities. Cause: The crew decided to attempt takeoff...
- Date: October 9, 1996
- Aircraft: Dornier DO.28D Skyservant
- Location: Taraira, Vaupés, Colombia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The crew decided to attempt takeoff from an unsuitable field with a wet, soft surface, which increased friction and reduced acceleration. The takeoff was then abandoned without enough runway left to stop.
A Dornier Do 28 cargo flight diverted to the Taraira strip because of deteriorating weather at its destination. After waiting on the ground, the crew attempted takeoff from a soft, wet surface. The aircraft could not reach flying speed, the crew abandoned the takeoff, and the aircraft overran and came to rest. All three occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.