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September 15, 2016 · Piper PA28 140 · HK1328G

Flanders, CO

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 2016
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities), 2 uninjured
Location
Flanders, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA28 140 (1966)
Tail Number
HK1328G
Operator
Aeroandes Flight Training School
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA16WA317

On September 15, 2016, about 1523 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28-140; Colombian registration, HK1328G, operated by Aeroandes Flight Training School, and a Cessna 152; Columbian registration, HK2092G, operated by Acahel Flight Training School experienced a midair collision while operating in the traffic pattern, at Santiago Vila Airport (SKGI), Flanders, Colombia. The Piper was substantially damaged and made a precautionary landing at SKGI. The flight instructor and student pilot receiving instruction in the Piper were not injured. The Cessna was substantially damaged and experienced an uncontrolled descent into the Magdalena River. The flight instructor and the student pilot receiving instruction in the Cessna were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the instructional flights, both of which were conducted under Colombian aviation regulations.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Colombia. Further information can be obtained from: Grupo Investigación de Accidentes Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil Av. Eldorado 103-23 Bogota, Colombia Telephone: (57-1) 296-2138 Fax: (57-1) 296-2013 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Republic of Colombia.

Full Narrative

On September 15, 2016, about 1523 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28-140; Colombian registration, HK1328G, operated by Aeroandes Flight Training School, and a Cessna 152; Columbian registration, HK2092G, operated by Acahel Flight Training School experienced a midair collision while operating in the traffic pattern, at Santiago Vila Airport (SKGI), Flanders, Colombia. The Piper was substantially damaged and made a precautionary landing at SKGI. The flight instructor and student pilot receiving instruction in the Piper were not injured. The Cessna was substantially damaged and experienced an uncontrolled descent into the Magdalena River. The flight instructor and the student pilot receiving instruction in the Cessna were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the instructional flights, both of which were conducted under Colombian aviation regulations.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Colombia. Further information can be obtained from: Grupo Investigación de Accidentes Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil Av. Eldorado 103-23 Bogota, Colombia Telephone: (57-1) 296-2138 Fax: (57-1) 296-2013 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Republic of Colombia.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:23 UTC
Nearest AirportSantiago Vila Airport (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length5249 ft
Runway Width92 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28 140
Tail NumberHK1328G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAeroandes Flight Training School
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150 | Lycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities), 2 uninjured
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1None
Crew 2None
Crew 3Fatal
Crew 4Fatal

Conditions

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

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