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PIPER PA-34-200T near Macas — 2015-03-15

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Date
2015-03-15
Location
Macas, EC
Aircraft
PIPER PA-34-200T
Registration
HC-CNC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On March 15, 2015, at an unknown time, a Piper PA-34, Ecuadorian registration HC-CNC, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances shortly after takeoff from Edmundo Carvajal Airport, Macas, Ecuador. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The cargo flight was destined for Taisha, Ecuador. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from: Dirección General de Aviación Civil Av. Colón E5-56 y La Rábida, Edificio Ave María Torre Sur 10mo. Piso Telefax 02-2238981 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

  • Unknown or undetermined · Enroute

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