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October 2, 2012 · Thrush Aircraft S2R-T34 · HC-CFU
Naranjal, EC
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Naranjal, EC
Aircraft
Thrush Aircraft S2R-T34
Tail Number
HC-CFU
Operator
Sucre 112
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13WA085
On October 2, 2012, a Thrush S2R-T34, Ecuadorian registration HC-CFU, operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged following an engine failure and collision with terrain near Naranjal Province, Guayas, Ecuador. The flight's last departure point and its intended destination were from an unnamed dirt strip near Guayas, Ecuador. The pilot was not injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from: DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION E5-56 Columbus Avenue and La Rabida, South Tower Building 10th Ave Maria. Quito, Ecuador This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Ecuador.
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On October 2, 2012, a Thrush S2R-T34, Ecuadorian registration HC-CFU, operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged following an engine failure and collision with terrain near Naranjal Province, Guayas, Ecuador. The flight's last departure point and its intended destination were from an unnamed dirt strip near Guayas, Ecuador. The pilot was not injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from: DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION E5-56 Columbus Avenue and La Rabida, South Tower Building 10th Ave Maria. Quito, Ecuador This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Ecuador.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftThrush Aircraft S2R-T34
Tail NumberHC-CFU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSucre 112
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsTurboprop · 750
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWIT