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Night VFR Mountain Strike Near Urabá (XB-BAQ)

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On September 12, 2003, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration XB-BAQ) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Urabá, Colombia in flight. 2 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck a mountain slope near Urabá during a night VFR flight from Medellín to Panama City, killing the pilot and passenger.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A twin-engine aircraft was destroyed after striking the slope of a mountain near Urabá. The flight departed from the Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera airport at 1700LT. The aircraft was operating under visual flight rules (VFR) at night in marginal weather conditions. ## Occupants and Outcome The aircraft carried a Mexican pilot and a Colombian passenger. Both occupants were killed in the accident. The flight was bound for Panama City. No specific aircraft type, registration, or operator is identified in the source material. ## Operational Context The accident occurred during a night cruise phase under VFR conditions. The source notes marginal weather conditions at the time of the incident. The aircraft impacted a mountain slope in the Urabá region, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft and fatal injuries to both persons on board.

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What happened in the 12 Sept 2003 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Urabá, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft struck a mountain slope near Urabá during a night VFR flight from Medellín to Panama City, killing the pilot and passenger.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Sept 2003 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Sept 2003 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration XB-BAQ, operated by Private Mexico, at Urabá, Colombia.

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