2 fatalities

3 Dec 2008: AERO COMMANDER 500 — Taxi Aero Caribeno LTDA — Cordoba, Colombia, Colombia

Cordoba, Colombia, Colombia

On 3 Dec 2008, an AERO COMMANDER 500 operated by Taxi Aero Caribeno LTDA was involved in an aviation accident near Cordoba, Colombia, Colombia. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On December 3, 2008, an Aero Commander 500 (HK1697) crashed in an open field near Cordoba, Colombia, killing both pilots. The flight was from Medellin to Monteria.

Accident Details

On December 3, 2008, at approximately 1835 eastern standard time, an Aero Commander 500, Colombian registration HK1697, operated by Taxi Aero Caribeno LTDA, crashed in an open field near Cordoba, Colombia. The pilot and copilot were killed, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Flight Information

The flight originated from Olaya Herrera International Airport (SKMD) in Medellin, Colombia, earlier that day at an unspecified time, with a destination of Los Garzones Airport (SKMR) in Monteria, Colombia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a visual flight plan was filed.

Air Traffic Control Communications

According to information from the Colombian Civil Aeronautical Authorities, the air traffic controller at Barranquilla authorized the flight, upon reaching the IRETO intersection, to descend to 5,000 feet and to report at 15 miles from the MTR VOR. The crew never communicated with the Barranquilla controllers for the position report.

Search and Rescue

A search and rescue operation was launched. A military aircraft spotted an unusual heat source in an open field. Local police investigated the source and discovered the missing airplane.

Investigation

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia. Further information can be obtained from: Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronautica Civil, Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado, Bogota, Colombia (Telephone: 571.425.1000). This report is for informational purposes only.