2 fatalities

11 Dec 2016: PIPER PA38 — Ingenio La Cabana, El Salvador

Ingenio La Cabana, El Salvador

On 11 Dec 2016, a PIPER PA38 was involved in an aviation accident near Ingenio La Cabana, El Salvador. 2 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 December 11, 2016, a Piper PA-38 (YS-332-PE) crashed near Ingenio La Cabana, El Salvador, at 0715 local time. The aircraft was destroyed, and the flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured.

Accident

On December 11, 2016, at approximately 0715 local time, a Piper PA-38 aircraft, registration YS-332-PE, crashed near Ingenio La Cabana, El Salvador. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.

Occupants

The flight instructor and a student pilot were on board. Both sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of El Salvador. The Autoridad de Aviación Civil (AAC) is the responsible authority. Further information may be obtained from:

Autoridad de Aviación Civil, AAC Km 9 1/2 Boulevard del Ejercito Nacional Aeropuerto Ilopango San Salvador, El Salvador (503)2565-4400 [email protected]

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the El Salvador government.