Accident Overview
On August 9, 2015, at approximately 2200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172N aircraft, bearing Colombian registration TI-BAA, was destroyed when it struck terrain during a rejected landing at Pizarro Airport (SK-195) in Bajo Baudo, Colombia. The aircraft was occupied by two pilots and one passenger, all of whom sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and the flight was conducted in accordance with Colombian flight regulations.
Registration Discrepancy
Preliminary information released by the Government of Colombia indicated that the airplane was displaying a false registration of TI-BOG at the time of the accident. The actual registration was later confirmed to be TI-BAA.
Flight Details
The departure point and ultimate destination of the flight were unknown. According to investigators, the pilot executed a long landing and subsequently attempted to take off again. During this rejected landing maneuver, the aircraft impacted terrain at the edge of a rainforest.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia, specifically the Grupo Investigación de Accidentes of the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil. As of the available information, no probable cause has been determined. Further inquiries can be directed to the investigation authority in Bogota, Colombia.