Fatal Piper PA-34 crash in Casanare, Colombia

6 fatalities • Casanare, Colombia

A Piper PA-34-200T crashed in a field in the Municipality of Aguazul, resulting in six fatalities.

What happened

On August 25, 2010, at approximately 1330 UTC, a Piper PA-34-200T, registration HK4429, was operating a flight from Bucaramaga-Palo Nergo Airport (SKBG) in Bucaramaga, Colombia. The aircraft, operated by Agropecuaria–Aliar S.A., was last reported crossing the Yopal (EYP) VOR at an altitude of 11,500 feet mean sea level.

Following the loss of contact, debris from the aircraft was located in a field at Finca Ventanas, located in the Municipio Aguazul, Departamento Casanare, Colombia. The wreckage was found scattered across a 1 kilometer radius. The accident resulted in 6 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and five passengers.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Aug 2010 PIPER PA34 200T accident near Casanare, Colombia?

A Piper PA-34-200T crashed in a field in the Municipality of Aguazul, resulting in six fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Aug 2010 PIPER PA34 200T accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Aug 2010 involved a PIPER PA34 200T, operated by Agropecuaria - Aliar S.A., at Casanare, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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