Cessna 206C accident near Guaviare, CO, May 12, 2004
On May 12, 2004 at about 3:45 pm local time, a Cessna 206C, registered HK2708, was destroyed in an accident near Guaviare. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 5 people were killed and 4 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
- May 12, 2004 · about 3:45 pm local time
- Place
- Guaviare, Colombia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were killed and 4 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 206C · all 206Cs on the register
- Registration
- HK2708 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Aral Air-Taxi
The flight
- Departed from: SKMF Miraflores
- Destination: SKSJ Guaviare
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 040° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 8,000 ft
- Temperature: 61°F (16°C), dew point 52°F (11°C)
- Altimeter: 29.86 inHg
- Observation at 12:00 pm from SKBO
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 4 | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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