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August 2, 2012 · Cessna A188A · HK1477

Casanare, CO

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Casanare, CO
Aircraft
Cessna A188A
Tail Number
HK1477
Operator
Agricola De Servicios Aereos Del Meta Asam Ltda
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12WA497

On August 2, 2012, about 1830 universal coordinated time, a Cessna A188A, Columbian registration HK-1477, was substantially damaged when it impacted wires and terrain during an aerial application flight near Casanare, Columbia. The foreign certificated pilot was fatally injured. The flight departed Soceagro Airport (VNU), Casanare, Columbia, at an undetermined time. This investigation is being conducted by the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the government of Colombia. All inquiries should be directed to the Grupo de Investigación de Accidentes at: Grupo de Investigación de Accidentes - Unidad Administrativa Especial Aeronáutica Civil Avenida Eldorado # 103 - 23, Bogotá - Colombia Telefonos: 2962013 - 2962035 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Columbia.

Full Narrative

On August 2, 2012, about 1830 universal coordinated time, a Cessna A188A, Columbian registration HK-1477, was substantially damaged when it impacted wires and terrain during an aerial application flight near Casanare, Columbia. The foreign certificated pilot was fatally injured. The flight departed Soceagro Airport (VNU), Casanare, Columbia, at an undetermined time. This investigation is being conducted by the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the government of Colombia. All inquiries should be directed to the Grupo de Investigación de Accidentes at: Grupo de Investigación de Accidentes - Unidad Administrativa Especial Aeronáutica Civil Avenida Eldorado # 103 - 23, Bogotá - Colombia Telefonos: 2962013 - 2962035 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Columbia.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 UTC
Nearest AirportSOCEAGRO (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A188A
Tail NumberHK1477
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAgricola De Servicios Aereos Del Meta Asam Ltda
Engines1
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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