Cessna C180 accident near El Cerrito, Outside the U.S., March 20, 2026
On March 20, 2026 at about 8:45 pm local time, a Cessna C180, registered HK877, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering near El Cerrito, Outside the U.S.. It was an aerial observation flight under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
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
- March 20, 2026 · about 8:45 pm local time
- Place
- El Cerrito, Colombia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna C180
- Registration
- HK877 · no longer on the register · serial 30038
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Aerial observation flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SKCL Palmira OF at 8:45 pm
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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