Aircraft crash in mountainous terrain near Santa Fe de Antioquia

2 fatalities • San Pedro de los Milagros, Colombia • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a hillside during a flight from Santa Fe de Antioquia to Medellín, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft was traveling from Santa Fe de Antioquia toward Medellín when it encountered mountainous terrain under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). During the flight, the aircraft's right wing made contact with a hillside slope, leading to a subsequent crash into a dense area of trees at the base of the slope. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Of the three people on board, including the crew and one passenger, two fatalities were recorded, while one pilot sustained serious injuries.

Findings

The accident occurred while the aircraft was operating in IMC conditions over high-altitude terrain. The flight was being conducted as part of a film production for the movie 'Barry Seal - American Traffic'.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a hillside while flying in instrument meteorological conditions over mountainous terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2015-09-11 Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600) accident near San Pedro de los Milagros, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a hillside during a flight from Santa Fe de Antioquia to Medellín, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2015-09-11 Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2015-09-11 involved a Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600), registration N164HH, operated by Heliblack, at San Pedro de los Milagros, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a hillside while flying in instrument meteorological conditions over mountainous terrain.

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