CESSNA 208B
Yumbillo, October 14, 2015
Event Information
| Date | October 14, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Yumbillo |
| Country | CO |
| Coordinates | 3.61278, -76.55945 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA16WA013 |
| Event ID | 20151015X05704 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 208B |
| Registration # | PR-MIC |
| Operator | MICROSURVEY AEROGEOFISICA E CONSULTORIA CIENTIFICA |
| Owner | MICROSURVEY AEROGEOFISICA E CONSULTORIA CIENTIFICA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 3 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On October 14, 2016, about 1645 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208B, Brazilian registration PR-MIC, operated by Microsurvey Aerogeofisica E Consultoria Cientifica of Brazil, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain during a survey flight near Yumbillo, Colombia. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. Weather conditions near the accident site were unknown for the flight that was conducted under Colombian flight regulations. The flight originated from Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (SKCL), Palmira, Colombia.
According to preliminary information from the Government of Colombia, the purpose of the flight was to conduct a survey about 30 miles northwest of SKCL. At 1644, Colombian air traffic control lost radar and radio contact with the flight, which was followed by an emergency locator transmitter signal being received. The wreckage was subsequently located about 6,900 feet mean sea level.
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 103-23
Bogota, Colombia
Telephone: (57-1) 296-2138
(57-1) 296-2013
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.