Cessna TU206 accident near Villavicencio, CO, November 23, 2016
On November 23, 2016 at about 8:00 pm local time, a Cessna TU206, registered HK2659, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach near Villavicencio (Vanguardia Airport). It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured; 3 others were unhurt. 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
- November 23, 2016 · about 8:00 pm local time
- Place
- Villavicencio, Colombia · Vanguardia Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured; 3 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna TU206 G · all TU206s on the register
- Registration
- HK2659 · no longer on the register · serial 20606608
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On November 23, 2016, about 2000 coordinated universal time, a Cessna TU206G, Colombian registration HK2659, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Vanguardia Airport (SKVV), Colombia. The Colombian certificated pilot and two of the passengers were uninjured, one passenger sustained serious injuries, and one of the passengers was fatally injured. The flight departed La Macarena Airport (SKNA), La Macarena, Colombia, and was destined for SKJU.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Investigación de Accidentes Aéreos Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Investigación de Accidentes Aéreos Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia GRIAA - Aircraft Accident Investigation Group Civil Aviation Authority - Colombia CAA Av. Eldorado No. 103 – 23, OFC 202 CEA http://www.aerocivil.gov.co Telephone (+57) 1 2962013 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Colombia.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during approach defining event
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,600 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continential TISO-520-M (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Global Life Ambulancias S.A.S
The flight
- Departed from: SKNA La Macarena
- Destination: SKVV Villavicencio
- Runway 1, 5,616 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Sky: a few clouds at 2,000 ft
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 68°F (20°C)
- Altimeter: 29.76 inHg
- Observation at 9:00 pm from SKVV
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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