1 fatality

2 Aug 2012: CESSNA A188A — AGRICOLA DE SERVICIOS AEREOS DEL META "ASAM LTDA — Casanare, Colombia

Casanare, Colombia

On 2 Aug 2012, a CESSNA A188A operated by AGRICOLA DE SERVICIOS AEREOS DEL META "ASAM LTDA was involved in an aviation accident near Casanare, Colombia. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On August 2, 2012, a Cessna A188A (HK-1477) struck wires and terrain during an aerial application flight near Casanare, Colombia. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged.

Accident Details

On August 2, 2012, at approximately 1830 universal coordinated time, a Cessna A188A, Colombian registration HK-1477, was substantially damaged when it impacted wires and terrain during an aerial application flight near Casanare, Colombia. The foreign certificated pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight had departed from Soceagro Airport (VNU), Casanare, Colombia, at an undetermined time earlier that day.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved in the accident was a Cessna A188A, a single-engine agricultural aircraft. The specific details of the aircraft's maintenance history or total flight hours were not released in the official report.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is being conducted by the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the government of Colombia. All inquiries should be directed to the Grupo de Investigación de Accidentes at the address and phone numbers provided in the official release.