Mid-air collision near Puerto Inírida Airport

9 fatalities • Puerto Inírida, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

A mid-air collision involving two aircraft resulted in the deaths of all 12 people on board near Puerto Inírida Airport.

What happened

During the approach phase to Puerto Inírida Airport, a mid-air collision occurred between a single-engine aircraft and a Cessna 206 with the registration OB-1450. The Cessna 206 was operating with a crew of one pilot and two passengers at the time of the incident.

Following the impact, both aircraft entered a descent toward the earth, crashing approximately 5 km away from the airport perimeter. The impact with the ground resulted in the total destruction of both aircraft. There were 12 fatalities recorded, as every occupant on both planes perished in the accident.

Findings

No specific findings regarding the underlying cause of the collision were provided in the initial report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-08-29 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Puerto Inírida, Colombia?

A mid-air collision involving two aircraft resulted in the deaths of all 12 people on board near Puerto Inírida Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-08-29 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-08-29 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration FAC-1115, operated by SATENA - Servicio de Aeronavegacion a Territorios Nacionales, at Puerto Inírida, Colombia.

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