Accident Overview
On July 10, 2012, at approximately 1230 UTC, a Piper PA-36-375, Colombian registration HK2210, sustained substantial damage when it collided with trees during an aerial application flight near San Alberto, Colombia. The aircraft was operated by Aeropenort LTDA. Agropecuaria del Norte. The Colombian certificated pilot was fatally injured.
Flight Details
The local flight originated from Pista Las Cruces Airport in San Alberto, Colombia, at an unknown time. The purpose of the flight was aerial application.
Operator and Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Piper PA-36-375, a single-engine agricultural aircraft. The operator, Aeropenort LTDA. Agropecuaria del Norte, was based in Colombia. The specific circumstances leading to the collision with trees have not been detailed in the released information.
Investigation Jurisdiction
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia, specifically the Grupo de Investigacion de Accidentes of the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronautica Civil, based in Bogota. Further information can be obtained from that authority.
Current Status
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Colombia. No probable cause has been stated in the available information.