6 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Cimitarra (HK-2203)

Cimitarra, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 14, 1982, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration HK-2203) operated by Lineas Aéreas Petroleras was involved in an aviation accident near Cimitarra, Colombia during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine charter flight crashed during its final approach to Cimitarra, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

What happened

A charter flight operating from Barrancabermeja-Yariguíes Airport was en route to Cimitarra when the accident occurred. The aircraft, a twin engine airplane, was carrying a total of six individuals, consisting of two crew members and four passengers.

As the flight was performing its final approach to the destination, the plane went down a few kilometers before reaching the runway. The impact resulted in six fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash remain undetermined, as the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 May 1982 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Cimitarra, Colombia?

A twin-engine charter flight crashed during its final approach to Cimitarra, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 May 1982 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 May 1982 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration HK-2203, operated by Lineas Aéreas Petroleras, at Cimitarra, Colombia.