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Midair Collision Near Puerto Inírida Airport (FAC-1115)

Puerto Inírida, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 29, 1997, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration FAC-1115) operated by SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto Inírida, Colombia during landing or approach. 9 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft collided with a Cessna 206 (OB-1450) on approach to Puerto Inírida Airport. Both aircraft crashed 5 km from the airport, killing all 12 occupants.

Incident Overview During an approach to Puerto Inírida Airport, a single-engine aircraft collided in midair with a private Cessna 206. The Cessna 206 was registered as OB-1450 and was carrying one pilot and two passengers. Following the collision, both aircraft descended to the ground and crashed approximately 5 km from the airport. Both aircraft were destroyed in the incident, and all 12 occupants aboard the two aircraft were killed. The source does not specify the type, registration, or operator of the other aircraft involved in the collision, nor does it provide a probable cause for the accident.

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