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Accidents · NTSB DFW05WA036 · Preliminary: the investigation is not finished

Cessna TU206G accident near La Macarena, CO, December 7, 2004

On December 7, 2004 at about 3:45 pm local time, a Cessna TU206G, registered HK2882, was destroyed in an accident near La Macarena. It was a business flight under non-U.S. private rules. 6 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
December 7, 2004 · about 3:45 pm local time
Place
La Macarena, Colombia
Type
Accident
Injuries
6 people were killed.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Cessna TU206G · all TU206Gs on the register
Registration
HK2882 · no longer on the register
Damage
Destroyed
Flight
Business flight · non-U.S. private rules

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Landing gear: fixed

The flight

  • Destination: La Macarena
  • Flight plan: VFR

Weather at the time

  • Visibility: 10 statute miles
  • Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1
Passengers5

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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