Cirrus SF50 accident near Santa Marta, Outside the U.S., October 16, 2022
On October 16, 2022 at about 4:00 pm local time, a Cirrus SF50, registered HK5342, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff (rejected takeoff) near Santa Marta, Outside the U.S. (Santa Marta-Simón Bolívar Airp airport). It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were seriously injured and 5 people had minor injuries. 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
- October 16, 2022 · about 4:00 pm local time
- Place
- Santa Marta, Colombia · Santa Marta-Simón Bolívar Airp · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured and 5 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cirrus SF50 · all SF50s on the register
- Registration
- HK5342 · no longer on the register · serial 0149
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Runway excursion during takeoff (rejected takeoff) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 01
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 310° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 6.2 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 1,700 ft
- Temperature: 93°F (34°C), dew point 81°F (27°C)
- Observation at 1:00 pm from SKSM
Weather report (METAR): SKSM 161800Z 31007KT 9999 FEW017TCU 34/27 Q1009 RMK TCUSE A2983
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 5 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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