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October 1, 2014 · Cessna T206H · HC-CLO

Sarayacu, Pastaza, EC

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2014
Injury Outcomes
7 injuries (5 fatalities, 2 serious injuries)
Location
Sarayacu, Pastaza, EC
Aircraft
Cessna T206H
Tail Number
HC-CLO
Operator
Aerokashurko
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA15WA004

On October 1, 2014, about 2200 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T206H, Ecuadorian registration HC-CLO, was destroyed when it impacted a field while returning to land at an airstrip in Sarayacu, Pastaza, Ecuador, after a loss of engine power during initial climb. The Ecuadorian commercial pilot and four passengers were fatally injured, while two passengers were seriously injured. The airplane, originally destined for Aeropuerto Rio Amazonas, Pastaza, Ecuador, was operating under Ecuadorian flight regulations. 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 October 1, 2014, about 2200 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T206H, Ecuadorian registration HC-CLO, was destroyed when it impacted a field while returning to land at an airstrip in Sarayacu, Pastaza, Ecuador, after a loss of engine power during initial climb. The Ecuadorian commercial pilot and four passengers were fatally injured, while two passengers were seriously injured. The airplane, originally destined for Aeropuerto Rio Amazonas, Pastaza, Ecuador, was operating under Ecuadorian flight regulations. 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 Time22:00 UTC
Nearest AirportPista Sarayacu (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T206H
Tail NumberHC-CLO
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAerokashurko
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury Summary7 injuries (5 fatalities, 2 serious injuries)
Fatal5
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total7
Crew 1Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data