Piper PA-31-350 crash near Araracuara, Colombia

10 fatalities • Araracuara, Colombia

A commercial air taxi flight crashed into terrain shortly after takeoff from Araracuara Aerodrome, resulting in ten fatalities.

What happened

On June 6, 2014, at approximately 2005 UTC, a Piper PA-31-350, registered as HK4755, crashed near Araracuara Aerodrome (SKAC) in Araracuara, Colombia. The aircraft, operated by Latinoamericana De Servicios Aereos – Laser S.A.S, was performing a commercial air taxi flight bound for Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (SKFL) in Florencia, Colombia.

Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft impacted terrain and was destroyed by a post-impact fire. The accident resulted in 10 fatal injuries, involving the pilot, the copilot, and eight passengers. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were within visual meteorological conditions (VMC).

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Sep 2014 PIPER PA-31-350 accident near Araracuara, Colombia?

A commercial air taxi flight crashed into terrain shortly after takeoff from Araracuara Aerodrome, resulting in ten fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Sep 2014 PIPER PA-31-350 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Sep 2014 involved a PIPER PA-31-350, operated by Latinoamericana De Sevicios Aereos - Laser S.A.S, at Araracuara, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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