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Cessna 152 HK2090G Emergency Landing Incident in Alvarado, Tolima

Alvarado, CO

On July 11, 2012, a Cessna 152 (registration HK2090) was involved in an aviation accident near Alvarado, CO. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Group of the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority (GRIAA); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On July 11, 2012, a Cessna 152 (HK2090G) suffered a total engine failure during a training flight. The crew attempted an emergency landing at Calicanto but overshot the runway, resulting in a crash into an adjacent rice field.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On July 11, 2012, a Cessna 152 with registration HK2090G, operated by Escuela de Aviación IVIETA LTDA., was conducting a dual-command training flight. The aircraft was fueled with 36 gallons of gasoline and departed from Ibagué at 15:30 local time, heading toward Ambalema. The flight was crewed by a 56-year-old flight instructor and a 26-year-old student pilot, both of whom were unharmed in the subsequent incident. The aircraft was equipped with a Lycoming O-235-L2C engine and a McCauley 1A-103 propeller. Prior to the incident, the aircraft had completed a 50-hour service on July 8, 2012, and the engine had undergone a general overhaul in September 2010.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Jul 2012 Cessna 152 accident near Alvarado, CO?

On July 11, 2012, a Cessna 152 (HK2090G) suffered a total engine failure during a training flight. The crew attempted an emergency landing at Calicanto but overshot the runway, resulting in a crash into an adjacent rice field.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jul 2012 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Jul 2012 involved a Cessna 152, registration HK2090, at Alvarado, CO.