5 fatalities

11 Jul 2016: CESSNA TU206 G — Transportes Aereos Del Ariari S.A.A - TARI S.A.S — Charrasquera, Colombia

Charrasquera, Colombia

On 11 Jul 2016, a CESSNA TU206 G operated by Transportes Aereos Del Ariari S.A.A - TARI S.A.S was involved in an aviation accident near Charrasquera, Colombia. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On July 11, 2016, a Cessna TU206G (HK2940) crashed into dense jungle near Charrasquera-San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, killing the pilot and four passengers. The flight was en route from Villavicencio to Mitú.

Accident Details

On July 11, 2016, at about 1507 coordinated universal time, a Cessna TU206G airplane, Colombian registration HK2940, was destroyed when it impacted dense jungle terrain near Charrasquera-San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia. The Colombian certificated pilot and four passengers sustained fatal injuries. The flight had departed Villavicencio (SKVV), Colombia, at about 1357, and was destined for Mitú (SKMU), Colombia.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was a Cessna TU206G, a single-engine utility airplane commonly used for passenger and cargo transport. The registration HK2940 indicates Colombian registry.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Investigación de Accidentes Aéreos Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia (GRIAA - Aircraft Accident Investigation Group). The Colombian Civil Aviation Authority is handling all inquiries. No further details regarding the cause of the accident have been released by the investigating authorities.

This report is based solely on information released by the Government of Colombia as of the date of the accident.