Cessna 188A accident near Inmediaciones Municipio Paz De Ariporo, Casanare, Outside the U.S., May 30, 2021
On May 30, 2021 at about 2:30 pm local time, a Cessna 188A, registered HK1477, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Inmediaciones Municipio Paz De Ariporo, Casanare, Outside the U.S.. It was flown under agricultural flying rules (Part 137). 1 person was killed.
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
- May 30, 2021 · about 2:30 pm local time
- Place
- Inmediaciones Municipio Paz De Ariporo, Casanare, Colombia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 188A · all 188As on the register
- Registration
- HK1477 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · agricultural flying rules (Part 137)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under HK1477 the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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