Cessna U206E crash near Cerro Militar, Colombia

3 fatalities • Cerro Militar, Municipio de Calima, Colombia

A Cessna U206E crashed into mountainous terrain near Valle del Cauca, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

On June 19, 2014, at approximately 1815 UTC, a Cessna U206E, registration N4258, crashed into terrain near Cerro Militar, in the Municipio de Calima, Colombia. The flight originated from Tocumen International Airport (MPTO) in Panama and was bound for Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (SKCL) in Palmira, Colombia.

The aircraft was scheduled to arrive at its destination at approximately 1950 UTC. After the aircraft failed to arrive as planned, a search and rescue operation was launched. The wreckage was located in mountainous terrain at approximately 2200 UTC.

The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The crew consisted of a pilot, a United States citizen, and two passengers, who were Ecuadorian citizens.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident remains undetermined as the circumstances of the terrain impact are unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jun 2014 CESSNA U206E accident near Cerro Militar, Municipio de Calima, Colombia?

A Cessna U206E crashed into mountainous terrain near Valle del Cauca, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jun 2014 CESSNA U206E accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jun 2014 involved a CESSNA U206E, registration N4258, operated by PACIFIC RIM AVIATION LLC, at Cerro Militar, Municipio de Calima, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident remains undetermined as the circumstances of the terrain impact are unknown.

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