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May 29, 2008 · Cessna 206F · HC-BRS
Mariscal, EC
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2008
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Mariscal, EC
Aircraft
Cessna 206F
Tail Number
HC-BRS
Operator
Aeroregional
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08WA118
On May 29, 2008, at 1555 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 206F, HC-BRS, operated by Aeroregional Company as a training flight, had a loss of engine power during a simulated forced landing into a field. The airplane received substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial pilot was not injured but the two passengers sustained serious injuries. The flight originated from the Coronel E Carvajal, Macas Airport, on May 29, 2008, at an undetermined time. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Republica Del Ecuador Direccion General De Aviacion Civil (DGAC) Dir. Buenos Aires 149 Y Ave. 10 de Agosto Sr. Jaime Salazar G. Casa: (593 2) 249-7355 Jaime_Salazar@dgac.gov.ec This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Ecuador.
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On May 29, 2008, at 1555 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 206F, HC-BRS, operated by Aeroregional Company as a training flight, had a loss of engine power during a simulated forced landing into a field. The airplane received substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial pilot was not injured but the two passengers sustained serious injuries. The flight originated from the Coronel E Carvajal, Macas Airport, on May 29, 2008, at an undetermined time. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Republica Del Ecuador Direccion General De Aviacion Civil (DGAC) Dir. Buenos Aires 149 Y Ave. 10 de Agosto Sr. Jaime Salazar G. Casa: (593 2) 249-7355 Jaime_Salazar@dgac.gov.ec This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Ecuador.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:55 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 206F
Tail NumberHC-BRS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAeroregional
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
Wind50° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC