Cessna A188 crash near Puerto Gaitan, Colombia

1 fatality • Puerto Gaitan, Colombia

A commercial pilot was killed when an agricultural aircraft struck power lines and terrain during spraying operations.

What happened

On June 4, 2015, at approximately 1715 UTC, a Cessna A1able (registration HK-1364) was performing aerial application maneuvers near Puerto Gaitan, Colombia. While conducting spraying operations under visual meteorological conditions, the aircraft struck power lines and subsequently impacted the ground.

A witness observed the aircraft hit the lines before striking the terrain, after which the plane came to rest in an inverted position. There was no post-crash fire. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jun 2015 CESSNA A188 accident near Puerto Gaitan, Colombia?

A commercial pilot was killed when an agricultural aircraft struck power lines and terrain during spraying operations.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jun 2015 CESSNA A188 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jun 2015 involved a CESSNA A188, operated by Fumigación Aérea del Oriente S.A.S, at Puerto Gaitan, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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