Cessna 208B crash near Yumbillo, Colombia

3 fatalities • Yumbillo, Colombia

A survey flight operating out of Palmira, Colombia, crashed into mountainous terrain, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

On October 14, 2015, at approximately 1645 UTC, a Cessna 208B, registered as PR-MIC, crashed into mountains near Yumbillo, Colombia. The aircraft was being operated by Microsurvey Aerogeofisica E Consultoria Cientifica of Brazil for the purpose of conducting a survey approximately 30 miles northwest of Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (SKCL).

At 1644, Colombian air traffic control lost both radio and radar contact with the aircraft. Shortly after the loss of communication, an emergency locator transmitter signal was detected. The wreckage was located at an elevation of approximately 6,900 feet mean sea level.

The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The pilot and two passengers were on board the aircraft at the time of the impact.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Oct 2015 CESSNA 208B accident near Yumbillo, Colombia?

A survey flight operating out of Palmira, Colombia, crashed into mountainous terrain, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Oct 2015 CESSNA 208B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Oct 2015 involved a CESSNA 208B, operated by MICROSURVEY AEROGEOFISICA E CONSULTORIA CIENTIFICA, at Yumbillo, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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