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Cessna A188A HK1477 Agricultural Spraying Accident in Villanueva, Casanare

Villanueva, CO

On August 2, 2012, an A188A (registration HK1477) was involved in an aviation accident near Villanueva, CO. This summary draws on records from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Group of the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority (GRIAA).

Sourcesthe Aircraft Accident Investigation Group of the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority (GRIAA)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-13Data APIEditorial standards

On August 2, 2012, a Cessna A188A (HK1477) struck power lines during a rice spraying operation in Villanueva, Casanare, Colombia. The pilot died, and the aircraft sustained major damage.

Incident Overview and Location Details On August 2, 2012, at 14:30 local time, a Cessna A188A with registration HK1477 was involved in an accident while conducting agricultural spraying operations. The incident occurred at the Finca Malabares, located in the Vereda Buenos Aires Bajo, within the municipality of Villanueva in the Casanare department of Colombia. The site was situated near the Upía River in a flat area without abrupt surrounding topography. The rice field where the operation was taking place was oriented longitudinally from north to south, with two sections of medium and high-voltage power lines crossing the area almost perpendicularly in an east-west direction.

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