No fatalities

2003-07-31: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (ARC-511) — Colombian Navy - Armada de Colombia — Corozal-Las Brujas, Colombia

Corozal-Las Brujas, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 31, 2003, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration ARC-511) operated by Colombian Navy - Armada de Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Corozal-Las Brujas, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781200936Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant damage after crashing while approaching Corozal-Las Brujas Airport, resulting in injuries to all three people on board.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred during the final stages of flight while an aircraft was on approach to Corozal-Las Brujas Airport. The aircraft impacted the ground under circumstances that remain undetermined. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

There were three individuals on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. All three occupants sustained injuries during the crash event.

Findings

The specific cause of the crash has not yet been established, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances. Investigations into the sequence of events leading to the impact on approach are required to determine the exact nature of the accident.