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August 26, 2018 · Harbin Y12 E · HK5036
Antioq, CO
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
August 26, 2018
Location
Antioq, CO
Aircraft
Harbin Y12 E
Tail Number
HK5036
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DCA18WA313
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a HAIC Harbin Y12E, which occurred on August 26, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAA investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as State of Manufacturer of the airplane. All investigative information will be released by the CAA.
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The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a HAIC Harbin Y12E, which occurred on August 26, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAA investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as State of Manufacturer of the airplane. All investigative information will be released by the CAA.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time20:23 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHarbin Y12 E
Tail NumberHK5036
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 129
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0