PIPER PA28
Andres Bello,Tachira, December 29, 2011
Event Information
| Date | December 29, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Andres Bello,Tachira |
| Country | VE |
| Coordinates | 7.83694, -72.12334 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA12WA133 |
| Event ID | 20120103X33203 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| Registration # | HK3934 |
| Operator | Centauros LTDA, Escuela de Aviacion |
| Owner | Centauros LTDA, Escuela de Aviacion |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On December 29, 2011, about 1415 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA28-161, Columbian registration HK3934, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while in cruise flight near Andres Bello, Tachira, Venezuela. The two pilots were fatally injured. The intended visual flight rules instructional flight departed Arauca, Columbia (SKUC), and was destined for Cucuta, Colombia (SKCC).
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from:
Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación
Ministerio del Poder Popular para las Obras Publicas y Vivienda
Av. Francisco de Miranda
Torre MINFRA, Piso-20
Caracas, Venezuela
Telephone: (+58 212) 2015491
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Venezuela.
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.