PIPER PA-25-260
Tolima, August 8, 2014
Event Information
| Date | August 8, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Tolima |
| Country | CO |
| Coordinates | 4.70222, -74.90945 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA14WA381 |
| Event ID | 20140812X83354 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-25-260 |
| Registration # | HK1680 |
| Operator | Sanidad Vegetal Cruz Verde S.A.S. |
| Owner | Sanidad Vegetal Cruz Verde S.A.S. |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On August 8, 2014, about 2215 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-25-260, Colombian registration HK1680, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Tolimo, Colombia. The pilot was seriously injured. The local aerial application flight was conducted under Colombian flight regulations.
According to preliminary information from the Government of Colombia, the airplane was flying low as the pilot was preparing to apply spray. The cockpit control stick then separated, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia. Further information can be obtained from:
Grupo Investigación de Accidentes
Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil
Av. Eldorado 103-15
Nuevo Edificio Aerocivil
Bogota, Colombia
Telephone: (57-1) 425-1000
Fax: (57-1) 296-2203
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of the Colombia.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.