Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 22 November 2006
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208 Caravan I
Owner/operator: Fuerza Area Colombiana
Registration Number: FAC-5054
Location: Siberia –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control while flying into a steep hillside during adverse weather conditions. The aircraft was likely struggling to maintain altitude and stability.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control while flying into a steep hillside during adverse weather conditions. The aircraft was likely struggling to maintain altitude and stability.
Description
Flew into the side of a hill in poor weather conditions.
Primary Cause
Poor weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility and wind shear, likely contributed to the loss of control.Poor weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility and wind shear, likely contributed to the loss of control.Share on:
