CESSNA T206H

Sarayacu, Pastaza, October 1, 2014

Event Information

DateOctober 1, 2014
Event TypeACC
LocationSarayacu, Pastaza
CountryEC
AirportPista Sarayacu
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberERA15WA004
Event ID20141004X83332

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
ModelT206H
Registration #HC-CLO
OperatorAerokashurko
OwnerAerokashurko
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition-
WeatherUnk

Injuries

Fatal5
Serious2
Minor0
None0
Total Injured7

Full Narrative

On October 1, 2014, about 2200 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T206H, Ecuadorian registration HC-CLO, was destroyed when it impacted a field while returning to land at an airstrip in Sarayacu, Pastaza, Ecuador, after a loss of engine power during initial climb. The Ecuadorian commercial pilot and four passengers were fatally injured, while two passengers were seriously injured. The airplane, originally destined for Aeropuerto Rio Amazonas, Pastaza, Ecuador, was operating under Ecuadorian flight regulations.

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

Dirección General de Aviación Civil
Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de la República del Ecuador
Avenida Colón E5-56 y La Rábida
Edificio Ave María Torre Sur
Quito, República del Ecuador
Tel: 593-02-223-8981
www.dgac.gov.ec

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

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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