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May 13, 2012 · Cessna T210M · XB-MPL
Manabi Province, EC
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 2012
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Manabi Province, EC
Aircraft
Cessna T210M
Tail Number
XB-MPL
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12WA354
On May 13, 2012, about 2030 local time (May 14, 2012, about 0030 coordinated universal time), a Cessna T210M, Mexican registration XB-MPL, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain in Manabí Province, Ecuador. The pilot and passenger, both of unknown nationality, were fatally injured. The origin of the flight was unknown and the airplane was not in contact with Ecuadorian authorities. 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 only contains information released by the government of Ecuador.
Full Narrative
On May 13, 2012, about 2030 local time (May 14, 2012, about 0030 coordinated universal time), a Cessna T210M, Mexican registration XB-MPL, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain in Manabí Province, Ecuador. The pilot and passenger, both of unknown nationality, were fatally injured. The origin of the flight was unknown and the airplane was not in contact with Ecuadorian authorities. 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 only contains information released by the government of Ecuador.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210M
Tail NumberXB-MPL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0