Single-engine aircraft crash near Piedecuesta

7 fatalities • Piedecuesta, Colombia • Flight

A charter flight traveling from Bucaramanga to Málaga ended in a fatal mountain impact, resulting in the loss of all seven people on board.

What happened

A charter flight departed from Bucaramanga-Palonegro Airport, destined for Málaga-Jerónimo de Aguayo Airport, when the accident occurred. The aircraft was operated as a commercial service carrying one pilot and six passengers. During the flight, the aircraft began a descent and initiated a left-hand turn. During this maneuver, the plane struck a mountainside in the vicinity of Piedecuesta.

Search efforts located the wreckage the day after the impact. The crash resulted in seven fatalities, as all occupants on board were killed. There was no fire reported at the crash site.

Findings

  • The aircraft was in a descent and turning phase when it struck terrain.
  • The impact occurred on a mountain slope near the location of Piedecuesta.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope during a descent and left turn.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2014-12-24 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident near Piedecuesta, Colombia?

A charter flight traveling from Bucaramanga to Málaga ended in a fatal mountain impact, resulting in the loss of all seven people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2014-12-24 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2014-12-24 involved a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, registration HK-4892, operated by Aerolineas Alas de Colombia, at Piedecuesta, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope during a descent and left turn.

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