Single-engine aircraft crash near La Leona

4 fatalities • La Leona, Colombia • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field near La Leona shortly after departing Tolemaida Air Base, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Tolemaida Air Base, a single-engine aircraft was en route to the Saravena-Los Colonizadores airport. Approximately several minutes into the flight, while the aircraft was positioned roughly 35 km away from its point of origin, it went down in a field situated in the La Leona area. The impact occurred during the initial climb or early cruise phase of the flight.

All four people on board the aircraft were killed in the accident. At the time of the crash, the specific reasons for the descent into the field remained undetermined.

Findings

As of the current reports, the exact cause of the crash remains unknown.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2012-06-23 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near La Leona, Colombia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field near La Leona shortly after departing Tolemaida Air Base, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2012-06-23 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2012-06-23 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration EJC-1131, operated by Colombian National Army - Ejército Nacional de Colombia, at La Leona, Colombia.

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