PIPER PA28

Andres Bello,Tachira, December 29, 2011

Event Information

DateDecember 29, 2011
Event TypeACC
LocationAndres Bello,Tachira
CountryVE
Coordinates7.83694, -72.12334
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberERA12WA133
Event ID20120103X33203

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA28
Registration #HK3934
OperatorCentauros LTDA, Escuela de Aviacion
OwnerCentauros LTDA, Escuela de Aviacion
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

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.

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