Heliandes
Heliandes is an airline based in Medellín, Colombia. It is a passenger and freight charter airline specialising in fixed wing and helicopter operations. Its main base is Olaya Herrera Airport, Medellín.
History
The airline was established in 1998 and started operations in 2004.Accidents and incidents
In 2001, a Heliandes Let L-410 crashed into a hillside just after takeoff from Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport. All 16 occupants were killed. According to the incident report, the cause was a failure to follow standard company procedures or the approved flight plan combined with the formation of cumulus clouds making visual operations difficult.In 2006, a Heliandes Mil Mi-8MTV-1 with registration HK-4164 crashed out of control en route from Orito to Puente Onco. The cause, according to the accident report, was a potential lack of proper maintenance of the aircraft. All 5 occupants were killed.