Piper PA28 crashes near Andres Bello, Venezuela

2 fatalities • Andres Bello,Tachira, Venezuela

A Piper PA28-161 crashed into terrain during a cruise flight near Andres Bello, Venezuela, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On December 29, 2011, at approximately 1415 UTC, a Piper PA28-161, registered as HK3934, crashed into terrain near Andres Bello, Tachira, Venezuela. The aircraft was operating an instructional flight under visual flight rules (VFR) from Arauca, Colombia (SKUC), with a planned destination of Cucuta, Colombia (SKCC).

The aircraft was in the cruise phase of flight when the impact occurred. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries for the two pilots on board.

Probable cause

The official probable cause is not specified in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Dec 2011 PIPER PA28 161 accident near Andres Bello,Tachira, Venezuela?

A Piper PA28-161 crashed into terrain during a cruise flight near Andres Bello, Venezuela, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Dec 2011 PIPER PA28 161 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Dec 2011 involved a PIPER PA28 161, operated by Centauros LTDA, Escuela de Aviacion, at Andres Bello,Tachira, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause is not specified in the source material.

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