Accident Overview
On October 14, 2016, at approximately 1645 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208B, Brazilian registration PR-MIC, operated by Microsurvey Aerogeofisica E Consultoria Cientifica of Brazil, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain during a survey flight near Yumbillo, Colombia.
Flight Details
The flight originated from Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (SKCL) in Palmira, Colombia. According to preliminary information from the Government of Colombia, the purpose of the flight was to conduct a survey about 30 miles northwest of SKCL. Weather conditions near the accident site were unknown for the flight, which was conducted under Colombian flight regulations.
Loss of Contact
At 1644, Colombian air traffic control lost radar and radio contact with the flight. Shortly after, an emergency locator transmitter signal was received. The wreckage was subsequently located about 6,900 feet mean sea level.
Passengers and Injuries
The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia. Further information can be obtained from:
Grupo Investigación de Accidentes Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil Av. Eldorado 103-23 Bogota, Colombia
Telephone: (57-1) 296-2138 (57-1) 296-2013