Accident Details
A single-engine aircraft crashed on the slope of Mt La Sonora in Colombia, killing all three occupants on board. The aircraft had departed Bogotá earlier and landed at Larandia Air Force Base (AFB) for refueling. On board were one passenger and two pilots, all participating in an anti-narcotic program on behalf of the US and Colombian Governments.
Flight History
The aircraft departed Larandia AFB at 1906 local time on a reconnaissance flight. The mission was to locate three Americans who had been taken hostage by FARC rebels after the crash of a first Cessna 208 operated by One Leasing on February 13 of the same year.
Crash Sequence
Approximately 14 minutes into the flight, while cruising at an altitude of 4,500 feet in limited visibility at night, the aircraft struck a tree and crashed. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames.
Wreckage
The wreckage was found on the slope of Mt La Sonora. All three occupants were killed in the accident.