Piper PA-25 Crash Near Finca, Colombia

1 fatality • Finca, Colombia

A Piper PA-25-260 crashed into terrain and an electrical wire during an aerial application flight in Colombia.

What happened

On August 26, 2016, at approximately 1250 UTC, a Piper PA-25-260, registered as HK588, was involved in a fatal accident near Finca, Colombia. The aircraft, operated by Fumigaciones Aereas Del Norte S.A.S., was performing an aerial application flight.

The flight departed from Santa Ana Airport (SKGO) in Cartago, Colombia, at approximately 1213 UTC. During the flight, the aircraft collided with an electrical wire and the terrain. The pilot, a Colombian certified pilot, sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Aug 2016 PIPER PA25 260 accident near Finca, Colombia?

A Piper PA-25-260 crashed into terrain and an electrical wire during an aerial application flight in Colombia.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Aug 2016 PIPER PA25 260 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Aug 2016 involved a PIPER PA25 260, operated by FUMIGACIONES AEREAS DEL NORTE S.A.S., at Finca, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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