A cargo plane that had just taken off from El Dorado International Airport in Bogota It collided with one of the antennas that guide aircraft during their landings, forcing the crew to return to the ground without causing any casualties. This was reported by the Civil Aeronautics (Aerocivil).
In a statement, Aerocivil detailed that the plane, a Boeing 727-200 that covered the route between Bogotá and Valencia (Venezuela), collided with one of the antennas of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) locator of the north runway (14L) of El Dorado International Airport during takeoff.
Cargo plane had just taken off
«The plane completed its takeoff, consumed fuel in the air and landed without further incident on the south runway of the same airport.«he explained.
In said statement, Aerocivil did not reveal the name of the company that owns the Boeing 727-200, however it did specify that the aircraft suffered several damages to the landing gear and left wing.
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What immediate actions did the crew take following the collision with the antenna at El Dorado International Airport?
**Interview with Aerocivil Representative on Cargo Plane Incident at El Dorado International Airport**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent incident involving a cargo plane at El Dorado International Airport. Can you give us an overview of what happened?
**Aerocivil Representative:** Thank you for having me. The incident occurred shortly after a Boeing 727-200 took off from El Dorado International Airport, en route to Valencia, Venezuela. Upon takeoff, the aircraft collided with an antenna belonging to the Instrument Landing System (ILS) located on the north runway. Fortunately, this did not result in any casualties.
**Interviewer:** That’s a relief to hear. What steps did the crew take after the collision?
**Aerocivil Representative:** After the collision, the crew followed standard procedures. They consumed some fuel in the air for safety and then successfully returned to land on the south runway without any further incidents.
**Interviewer:** Were there any damages reported to the aircraft?
**Aerocivil Representative:** Yes, the aircraft sustained damage to the landing gear and the left wing. However, detailed assessments of the exact nature of the damages are ongoing.
**Interviewer:** Has the airline operating the cargo plane been identified?
**Aerocivil Representative:** While we have conducted our investigations, we have not yet disclosed the name of the airline. However, we are working closely with them to ensure all necessary procedures are followed moving forward.
**Interviewer:** What measures will Aerocivil take to prevent such incidents in the future?
**Aerocivil Representative:** Safety is our top priority. We will conduct a thorough investigation to analyze the circumstances that led to this incident. Based on our findings, we will implement any necessary changes to procedures, equipment, or training to ensure that similar occurrences are avoided.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing this information. It’s important for the public to be aware of how safety measures are being enforced.
**Aerocivil Representative:** Thank you for having me. Transparency in these situations is crucial, and we appreciate the opportunity to inform the public about the incident and our ongoing efforts to maintain safety in air travel.