CESSNA 182
Palora, February 14, 2011
Event Information
| Date | February 14, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Palora |
| Country | EC |
| Coordinates | -1.70000, -77.93305 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA11WA209 |
| Event ID | 20110325X30059 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182 |
| Registration # | HC-CDL |
| Operator | Fundacion Amazonica |
| Owner | Fundacion Amazonica |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 4 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On Feburary 14, 2011, about 1935, universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182E, Ecuadorian registration HC-CDL, registered to and operated by Fundación Amazónica., incurred substantial damage during a force landing in rough terrain due to a total loss of engine power in Palora, Provincia de Morona Santiago, Ecuador. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot and one of three passengers received minor injuries; the other two passengers were seriously injured.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Any further information can be obtained from:
Direccion General de Aviacion Civil
Departamento de Seguridad de Vuelo
Buenos Aires 149 Y 10 de Agusto
Casilla 2077
Quito, Republica del Ecuador
Fax; 593-2- 223-8352
This information is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained for, 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.