Fatal aircraft accident near Llanos del Yarí

7 fatalities • Llanos del Yarí, Colombia • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a post-maintenance test flight, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.

What happened

During a scheduled test flight following maintenance work, a twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope in the vicinity of Llanos del Yarí. The flight was being conducted to verify the airworthiness of the plane after recent mechanical servicing. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was occupied by a total of seven individuals, consisting of two pilots and five mechanics.

Findings

While the exact sequence of events leading to the collision remains unconfirmed, the aircraft struck the terrain during its flight operations. The impact with the mountain slope resulted in seven fatalities, leaving no survivors among the crew and maintenance personnel on board.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-03-21 Rockwell Gulfstream 695A Jetprop 1000 accident near Llanos del Yarí, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a post-maintenance test flight, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-03-21 Rockwell Gulfstream 695A Jetprop 1000 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-03-21 involved a Rockwell Gulfstream 695A Jetprop 1000, registration HK-3278, operated by Aerocauca Colombia - Aerovias del Cauca, at Llanos del Yarí, Colombia.

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