PIPER PA-25-260
El Viento, November 22, 2012
Event Information
| Date | November 22, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | El Viento |
| Country | CO |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA13WA080 |
| Event ID | 20121205X35953 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-25-260 |
| Registration # | HK588 |
| Operator | Fuminorte Ltda Fumigaciones Aereas Norte |
| Owner | Fuminorte Ltda Fumigaciones Aereas Norte |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Full Narrative
On November 22, 2012, at 1705 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-25-260, Colombian registration HK588,operated by Fuminorte Ltda. Fumigaciones Aereas Norte, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain during an agriculture spraying operation near Vereda El Viento, Cumaribo, Vichada, Colombia. The local flight originated in Pista El Encanto. The pilot was fatally injured.
This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Colombia. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Aircraft Accident Investigation Group
Colombia-Civil Aviation Authority
Bogata, Colombia
Telephone: (57) 1 296 2013
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of 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.