Cessna 402B accident near Choco, CO

On November 17, 2015, a Cessna 402B (airplane) was involved in an accident near Choco, CO. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.

Date
November 17, 2015
Place
Choco, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 402B · Airplane
Injuries
2 fatal, 8 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Destroyed
Position
8.506°N, 77.273°W
NTSB ID
20151123X43041

NTSB summary

On November 17, 2015, about 1550 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 402B, Colombian registration HK4981G, was destroyed when it descended and impacted the ground in a residential area, during takeoff from Acandi Airport (SKAD), Choco, Colombia. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. Eight passengers were seriously injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that was conducted under Colombian flight regulations, and destined for Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (SKMD), Medellin, Colombia. 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 Fax: (57-1) 296-2013 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Colombia.

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