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Event ERA12WA497
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On August 2, 2012, about 1830 universal coordinated time, a Cessna A188A, Columbian registration HK-1477, was substantially damaged when it impacted wires and terrain during an aerial application flight near Casanare, Columbia. The foreign certificated pilot was fatally injured. The flight departed Soceagro Airport (VNU), Casanare, Columbia, at an undetermined time. This investigation is being conducted by the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the government of Colombia. All inquiries should be directed to the Grupo de Investigación de Accidentes at: Grupo de Investigación de Accidentes - Unidad Administrativa Especial Aeronáutica Civil Avenida Eldorado # 103 - 23, Bogotá - Colombia Telefonos: 2962013 - 2962035 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Columbia. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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