Piper PA-31 accident near Santander, CO

On May 3, 2014, a Piper PA-31 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Santander, CO. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.

Date
May 3, 2014
Place
Santander, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-31 · Airplane
Injuries
2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Substantial
Position
6.268°N, 72.741°W
NTSB ID
20140505X70744

Official records · ERA14WA221

NTSB summary

On May 3, 2014, about 1500 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-31, Canadian registration C-GSVM, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Santander, Colombia. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The local survey flight departed Bucaramanga, Colombia, and was conducted under Colombian flight regulations. 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.

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