Fatal Cessna 182 crash near Barrancabermeja, Colombia

3 fatalities • Barrancabermeja, Colombia

A private Cessna 182 crashed into transmission lines and terrain near Aeropuerto Yariguies, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

On March 17, 2012, at approximately 2145 UTC, a Cessna 182M with Colombian registration HK1441G crashed approximately 3 nautical miles south of Aeropuerto Yariguies (SKEJ) in Barrancabermeja, Santander, Colombia.

The aircraft struck transmission lines before impacting the terrain. The flight originated from SKEJ and was operating under Colombian flight regulations. The pilot and two passengers sustained 3 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Mar 2012 CESSNA 182 M accident near Barrancabermeja, Colombia?

A private Cessna 182 crashed into transmission lines and terrain near Aeropuerto Yariguies, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Mar 2012 CESSNA 182 M accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Mar 2012 involved a CESSNA 182 M, operated by Henry Cote Rojas, at Barrancabermeja, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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