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August 29, 2010 · Cessna A188 B · HC-BCF
Pista El Limon, EC
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Pista El Limon, EC
Aircraft
Cessna A188 B
Tail Number
HC-BCF
Operator
Cap Francisco Cuesta
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA10WA456
On August 29, 2010, about 1300 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna A188B, Ecuadorian registration HC-BCF, operated by a private owner on an agricultural spraying flight, collided with power lines and subsequently the ground near Pista El Limon, Ecuador. The pilot was killed, and the airplane was destroyed by post-impact fire. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Ecuador. For further information contact: Direccion General de Aviacion Civil Departamento de Seguridad de Vuelo Buenos Aires 149 Y 10 de Agusto Casilla 2077 Quito, Republica del Ecuador Fax; 593-2- 223-8352
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On August 29, 2010, about 1300 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna A188B, Ecuadorian registration HC-BCF, operated by a private owner on an agricultural spraying flight, collided with power lines and subsequently the ground near Pista El Limon, Ecuador. The pilot was killed, and the airplane was destroyed by post-impact fire. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Ecuador. For further information contact: Direccion General de Aviacion Civil Departamento de Seguridad de Vuelo Buenos Aires 149 Y 10 de Agusto Casilla 2077 Quito, Republica del Ecuador Fax; 593-2- 223-8352
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188 B
Tail NumberHC-BCF
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCap Francisco Cuesta
Engines1
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0