Smith AEROSTAR600 accident near Santa Fé De Antioquia, CO, September 11, 2015
On September 11, 2015 at about 10:30 pm local time, a 1969 Smith AEROSTAR600, registered N164HH, was destroyed in an accident near Santa Fé De Antioquia. It was an other work-use flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 11, 2015 · about 10:30 pm local time
- Place
- Santa Fé De Antioquia, Colombia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Smith AEROSTAR600, built 1969 · all AEROSTAR600s on the register
- Registration
- N164HH · no longer on the register · serial 60-0012
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Other work-use flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Heliblack LLC
The flight
- Departed from: SKSF Santa Fe De Ant
- Destination: SKSF Santa Fe De Ant
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | 1 | ||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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