ERA14WA381

On August 8, 2014, about 2215 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-25-260, Colombian registration HK1680, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Tolimo, Colombia. The pilot was seriously injured. The local aerial application flight was conducted under Colombian flight regulations. According to preliminary information from the Government of Colombia, the airplane was flying low as the pilot was preparing to apply spray. The cockpit control stick then separated, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia. Further information can be obtained from: Grupo Investigación de Accidentes Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil Av. Eldorado 103-15 Nuevo Edificio Aerocivil Bogota, Colombia Telephone: (57-1) 425-1000 Fax: (57-1) 296-2203 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of the Colombia.