Cessna 172 crashes near Fredonia, Colombia

2 fatalities • Fredonia, Colombia

A training flight involving a flight instructor and student pilot resulted in a fatal terrain impact near Fredonia, Antioquia.

What happened

On August 9, 2016, at approximately 2156 UTC, a Cessna 172N, bearing registration HK4822G, struck terrain near Fredonia, Antioquia, Colombia.

The aircraft, operated by Escuela De Aviacion Halcones, had departed from Santa Ana Airport (SKGO) in Cartago, Colombia, at roughly 2049. The flight was an instructional mission intended to terminate at Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (SKMD).

The accident resulted in 2 fatalities and 1 serious injury. The occupants of the aircraft included a flight instructor, a student pilot, and one passenger.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Aug 2016 CESSNA 172 N accident near Fredonia, Colombia?

A training flight involving a flight instructor and student pilot resulted in a fatal terrain impact near Fredonia, Antioquia.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Aug 2016 CESSNA 172 N accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Aug 2016 involved a CESSNA 172 N, operated by Escuela De Aviacion Halcones, at Fredonia, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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