AEROSPOOL DYNAMIC WT-9
Cotopaxi Volcano — March 28, 2015
Event Information
| Date | March 28, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Cotopaxi Volcano |
| Country | EC |
| Coordinates | 0.05444, -78.22056 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA15WA185 |
| Event ID | 20150415X21725 |
Aircraft
| Make | AEROSPOOL |
| Model | DYNAMIC WT-9 |
| Registration # | F-JUKE |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On March 28, 2015, about 1300 local time, an Aerospool Dynamic WT9, French registration F-JUKE, was destroyed when it impacted terrain on Cotopaxi Volcano, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador. The Swiss pilot was fatally injured. The flight, which originated at Cotopaxi International Airport (SELT), Latacunga, Ecuador, was destined for an airstrip in Tabacundo, Ecuador, and was being operated under Ecuadorian flight regulations.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador, with U.S. participation limited to data downloads of onboard avionics under Ecuadorian oversight. 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.