QUEST KODIAK
Moretecocha, March 28, 2017
Event Information
| Date | March 28, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Moretecocha |
| Country | EC |
| Airport | Moretecocha Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA17WA142 |
| Event ID | 20170331X25420 |
Aircraft
| Make | QUEST |
| Model | KODIAK |
| Registration # | HC-CPR |
| Operator | Alas De Socorro |
| Owner | Alas De Socorro |
| Category | AIR |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 6 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 6 |
Full Narrative
On March 28, 2017, at 1600 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Quest Kodiak 100, Ecuadorian registration HC-CRF, operated by Alas De Socorro, received substantial damage following a collision with trees and terrain during takeoff at Moretecocha Airstrip, Moretecocha, Pastaza, Ecuador. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was destined for Rio Amazonas Airport, Shell, Pastaza, Equador. The pilot and five passengers were seriously injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Further informationcan be obtained from:
Junta Investigadora de Accidentes
Dirección General de Aviación Civil
Seguridad de Vuelo
Av. Colón E5-56 y Rábida
Quito, Ecuador
Tel.: (593) 2-223-8981
(593) 2-330-1497 (24 hours)
This report is for informational purposes and contains only 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.