Cessna 152 collision with terrain in Colombia

2 fatalities • Finca Arrayanes, Colombia

A training flight involving a student pilot and instructor resulted in a fatal aircraft destruction in Finca Arrayanes.

What happened

On August 17, 2011, at approximately 1930 UTC, a Cessna 152, registration HK2597G, crashed into terrain in Finca Arrayanes, Colombia. The aircraft, operated by Academia de Pilotos de Aviacion, had departed from Aeropuerto El Guaymaral (SKGY) in Chia, Colombia, roughly 20 minutes before the accident occurred.

At the time of the flight, visual meteorological conditions (VMC) were in effect. The collision resulted in 2 fatal injuries to the flight instructor and the student pilot. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Aug 2011 CESSNA 152 accident near Finca Arrayanes, Colombia?

A training flight involving a student pilot and instructor resulted in a fatal aircraft destruction in Finca Arrayanes.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Aug 2011 CESSNA 152 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Aug 2011 involved a CESSNA 152, operated by Academia de Pilotos de Aviacion, at Finca Arrayanes, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

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