Cessna 206 crash near Island of Cebaco, Panama

1 fatality • Island of Cebaco, Panama

A single-engine airplane crashed and caught fire near the Island of Cebaco, resulting in one fatality and two serious injuries.

What happened

On February 16, 2009, at 1520 UTC, a Cessna P206 with registration HP-1367 RS crashed near the Island of Cebaco, Panama. The aircraft had departed from Aeropuerto Marcos A. Gelabert (MAG) in Panama City, Panama, and was en route to the Island of Coiba (COJ), Panama.

The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and subsequently consumed by a post-crash fire. The last known position of the aircraft was reported south of the city of Santiago, Panama. The flight was operated by a private individual, and the aircraft was owned by Panama Aircraft Rental & Sales.

The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury and 2 serious injuries.

Probable cause

The investigation is being conducted by the Panamanian Civil Aviation Authority; no official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Feb 2009 CESSNA 206 accident near Island of Cebaco, Panama?

A single-engine airplane crashed and caught fire near the Island of Cebaco, resulting in one fatality and two serious injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Feb 2009 CESSNA 206 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Feb 2009 involved a CESSNA 206, at Island of Cebaco, Panama.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The investigation is being conducted by the Panamanian Civil Aviation Authority; no official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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