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Cessna 402B HK4981G Crash in Acandí, Colombia

Acandí, CO

On November 17, 2015, a 402B (registration HK4981) was involved in an aviation accident near Acandí, CO. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the lack of flight planning, as the pilot attempted to execute the flight outside the manufacturer's established weight and balance limits, which prevented the aircraft from achieving climb speed and led to an unrecoverable descent… This summary draws on records from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Group of the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority (GRIAA).

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On November 17, 2015, a Cessna 402B (HK4981G) crashed into a church in Acandí, Colombia, after takeoff. The investigation attributed the accident to inadequate weight and balance planning, resulting in an unrecoverable descent.

Accident Overview and Context On November 17, 2015, at approximately 15:54 UTC, a Cessna 402B with registration HK4981G departed from the Alcides Fernández aerodrome in Acandí, Chocó, Colombia. The aircraft was operating a private passenger transport flight scheduled to return to Medellín. At the time of departure, ten individuals were on board: one pilot, one companion, and eight occupants who were members of a baseball team. The flight was conducted under visual meteorological conditions during the day. The aircraft took off from runway 35, which has a paved surface and a length of 1,200 meters. The aerodrome is an uncontrolled facility located at coordinates N-08°29’53” and W-77°16’26”.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the lack of flight planning, as the pilot attempted to execute the flight outside the manufacturer's established weight and balance limits, which prevented the aircraft from achieving climb speed and led to an unrecoverable descent after takeoff.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Nov 2015 402B accident near Acandí, CO?

On November 17, 2015, a Cessna 402B (HK4981G) crashed into a church in Acandí, Colombia, after takeoff. The investigation attributed the accident to inadequate weight and balance planning, resulting in an unrecoverable descent.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Nov 2015 402B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Nov 2015 involved a 402B, registration HK4981, at Acandí, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the lack of flight planning, as the pilot attempted to execute the flight outside the manufacturer's established weight and balance limits, which prevented the aircraft from achieving climb speed and led to an unrecoverable descent after takeoff.

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