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December 29, 2011 · Piper PA28 161 · HK3934
Andres Bello,Tachira, VE
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 2011
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Andres Bello,Tachira, VE
Aircraft
Piper PA28 161
Tail Number
HK3934
Operator
Centauros Ltda Escuela De Aviacion
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12WA133
On December 29, 2011, about 1415 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA28-161, Columbian registration HK3934, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while in cruise flight near Andres Bello, Tachira, Venezuela. The two pilots were fatally injured. The intended visual flight rules instructional flight departed Arauca, Columbia (SKUC), and was destined for Cucuta, Colombia (SKCC). This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from: Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Ministerio del Poder Popular para las Obras Publicas y Vivienda Av. Francisco de Miranda Torre MINFRA, Piso-20 Caracas, Venezuela Telephone: (+58 212) 2015491 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Venezuela.
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On December 29, 2011, about 1415 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA28-161, Columbian registration HK3934, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while in cruise flight near Andres Bello, Tachira, Venezuela. The two pilots were fatally injured. The intended visual flight rules instructional flight departed Arauca, Columbia (SKUC), and was destined for Cucuta, Colombia (SKCC). This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from: Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Ministerio del Poder Popular para las Obras Publicas y Vivienda Av. Francisco de Miranda Torre MINFRA, Piso-20 Caracas, Venezuela Telephone: (+58 212) 2015491 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Venezuela.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 161
Tail NumberHK3934
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentauros Ltda Escuela De Aviacion
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Fatal
Crew 2Fatal
Conditions
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0