Cessna T210M accident near Urrao, CO, July 24, 2002
On July 24, 2002 at about 2:15 pm local time, a Cessna T210M, registered HK3824P, was destroyed in an accident near Urrao. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 3 people were killed and 3 people were seriously injured. 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
- July 24, 2002 · about 2:15 pm local time
- Place
- Urrao, Colombia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed and 3 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna T210M · all T210Ms on the register
- Registration
- HK3824P · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal 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
- Departed from: Urrao at 2:15 pm
- Destination: Medellin
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 1,700 ft
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 68°F (20°C)
- Altimeter: 30.04 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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