Pilot Debrief

THRUSH S2R-T34 near Puebloviejo — 2015-05-05

Investigation ongoingERA15WA216
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Date
2015-05-05
Location
Puebloviejo, EC
Aircraft
THRUSH S2R-T34
Registration
HC-CBY
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On May 5, 2015, a Thrush Aircraft, Inc., S2R-T34, Ecuador registration HC-CBY, registered to and operated by Aerovic C.A., collided with terrain near Puebloviejo, Ecuador. Meteorological conditions and flight plan information are unknown for the flight from Pista Estrella, Ecuador, to Pista Vinces, Ecuador. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the pilot, the sole occupant was fatally injured. The flight origination time was not determined. According to preliminary information from Ecuador personnel, the airplane experienced loss of control in-flight, and impacted terrain. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Any 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 Phone: 593-02-223-8981 www.dgac.gov.ec This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained for, the government of Ecuador.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Maneuvering
  • Loss of Control While Maneuvering

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