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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash in Supatá (HK-2509P)

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On March 9, 1988, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration HK-2509P) operated by Private Colombian was involved in an aviation accident near Mt El Tablazo en Supatá, Colombia in flight. 3 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.

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed on Mt El Tablazo near Bogotá after declaring an emergency during a flight from Bucaramanga. The accident resulted in the deaths of all three occupants on board.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine airplane was operating a scheduled flight from Bucaramanga-Palonegro Airport to Bogotá-El Dorado Airport when it encountered a fatal accident. The aircraft departed its origin point at 1800 Local Time (LT), beginning the journey toward the capital city.

Emergency Declaration and Impact

During the approach phase, approximately fourteen minutes before the estimated time of arrival at Bogotá-El Dorado Airport, the pilot declared an emergency. Following this declaration, the aircraft lost control and crashed into the slope of Mt El Tablazo in Supatá. The impact site was located roughly 42 kilometers north of the destination airport.

Casualties

The crash resulted in significant loss of life. All three individuals on board the aircraft, comprising the occupants at the time of the accident, were killed in the incident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Mar 1988 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Mt El Tablazo en Supatá, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed on Mt El Tablazo near Bogotá after declaring an emergency during a flight from Bucaramanga. The accident resulted in the deaths of all three occupants on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Mar 1988 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Mar 1988 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration HK-2509P, operated by Private Colombian, at Mt El Tablazo en Supatá, Colombia.

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