PIPER PA-36-300
Quevedo, February 14, 2013
Event Information
| Date | February 14, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Quevedo |
| Country | EC |
| Coordinates | -1.95000, -79.38333 |
| Airport | Perez Brothers Airport |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA13WA165 |
| Event ID | 20130313X15117 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-36-300 |
| Registration # | HC-BJM |
| Operator | CIA FAPSA |
| Owner | CIA FAPSA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On February 14, 2013, about 1310 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper PA-36-300, Ecuadorian registration HC-BJM, operated by CIA FAP S.A., was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground during an aerial application flight. The Ecuadorian pilot was the sole occupant and was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight conducted 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 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.