Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-36-300 near Quevedo — 2013-02-14

Final reportERA13WA165
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Date
2013-02-14
Location
Quevedo, EC
Aircraft
PIPER PA-36-300
Registration
HC-BJM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

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

NTSB 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.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Maneuvering-low-alt flying
  • Loss of Control While Maneuvering

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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