CESSNA R172K

Morona Santiago, September 21, 2013

Event Information

DateSeptember 21, 2013
Event TypeACC
LocationMorona Santiago
CountryEC
Coordinates2.00000, 77.00000
AirportTayuntza
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberERA13WA430
Event ID20130924X13328

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
ModelR172K
Registration #HC-BGT
OperatorAerosangay
OwnerAerosangay
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition-
WeatherUnk

Injuries

Fatal3
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured4

Event Location

Full Narrative

On September 21, 2013, at 1730 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna R172K, Ecuadorian registration HC-BGT, operated by Aerosangay, was destroyed following a an inflight loss of control and collision with terrain near Morona Santiago, Ecuador. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot received serious injuries and the three passengers were fatally injured.

 

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from:

 

DIRECCIÓN GENERAL DE AVIACIÓN CIVIL

Buenos Aires Oe1-53, Edificio DAC, Piso 13

Telefax 02-2224746  

P. O. BOX 17-01-2077

Quito - Ecuador.

 

This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Ecuador.

 

About This NTSB Record

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