Accident Overview
On May 3, 2014, at approximately 1500 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-31 aircraft sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Santander, Colombia. The pilot and passenger on board were fatally injured.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft, bearing Canadian registration C-GSVM, was conducting a local survey flight. The flight originated from Bucaramanga, Colombia, and was operated under Colombian flight regulations.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident falls under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia. The responsible authority is the Grupo Investigación de Accidentes of the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil, located in Bogota, Colombia. Further information can be obtained from that agency.