What happened
On August 8, 2014, at approximately 2215 UTC, a Piper PA-25-260, registered as HK1680, crashed near Tolimo, Colombia. The aircraft was performing an aerial application flight under Colombian flight regulations when the accident occurred.
While the pilot was flying at a low altitude in preparation for spraying, the cockpit control stick separated from the aircraft. This mechanical failure led to a loss of control, causing the plane to impact the terrain. The accident resulted in one serious injury to the pilot, with no fatalities reported.