Casualties unknown

2007-12-23: Cessna 172 — Boquete, PM

Boquete, PM

On December 23, 2007, a Cessna 172 was involved in an aviation accident near Boquete, PM. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On December 23, 2007, a Panama-registered Cessna 172 (HP762) crashed in the mountainous region of Chiriqui near Boquete, killing the pilot and two passengers and seriously injuring one passenger.

Accident Details

On December 23, 2007, a Panama-registered Cessna 172, registration HP762, was destroyed upon impact with terrain in the mountainous region of Chiriqui near Boquete, Panama. The aircraft was on a flight from Islas Secas, departing at approximately 1145 central daylight time. The last communication with the aircraft occurred around 1203.

Injuries

The pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries, while one passenger sustained serious injuries.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Panama. Further information may be obtained from the Direccion de Aeronautica Civil, Apartados 7501 y 7615, Panama 5. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Panamanian Government.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20080108X00031. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.