Accident Overview
On March 17, 2012, at about 2145 universal coordinated time (1645 local time), a Cessna 182M aircraft, Colombian registration HK1441G, was substantially damaged when it impacted transmission lines and subsequently the terrain. The accident occurred about 3 nautical miles south of Aeropuerto Yariguies (SKEJ), Barrancabermeja, Santander, Colombia. The Colombian certificated private pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft was a Cessna 182M, a single-engine high-wing general aviation airplane. The flight originated from Aeropuerto Yariguies (SKEJ) and was operating under Colombian flight regulations. No further information about the aircraft's history, maintenance, or the pilot's experience is available in the released report.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Colombia. The Grupo de Investigacion de Accidentes of the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronautica Civil is responsible for the investigation. This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Colombian authorities. Further inquiries can be directed to the address provided in the official report.