Pilot Debrief

CESSNA R172K near Morona Santiago, OF — 2013-09-21

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Date
2013-09-21
Location
Morona Santiago, OF, EC
Aircraft
CESSNA R172K
Registration
HC-BGT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On September 21, 2013, at 1730 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna R172K, Ecuadorian registration HC-BGT, operated by Aerosangay, was destroyed following a collision with terrain near Morona Santiago, Ecuador. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot received serious injuries and the three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from: Jaime Salazar DIRECCIÓN GENERAL DE AVIACIÓN CIVIL Buenos Aires Oe1-53, Edificio DAC, Piso 13 Telefax 02-2224746 P. O. BOX 17-01-2077 Quito - Ecuador. This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Ecuador.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Initial climb
  • Loss of Control on Takeoff/Initial Climb

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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