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March 20, 2016 · Cessna 150 L · HC-CJS
Daule, EC
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 20, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Daule, EC
Aircraft
Cessna 150 L
Tail Number
HC-CJS
Operator
Sky Ecuador
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA16WA206
On March 20, 2016, at 1730 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 150L, Ecuadorian registration HC-CJS, operated by Sky Ecuador, received substantial damage following a loss of engine power and forced landing in a rice field near Daule, Ecuador. The flight originated at José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (SEGU), Guayaquil, Ecuador. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from: Junta Investigadora de Accidentes Dirección General de Aviación Civil Seguridad de Vuelo Av. Colón E5-56 y Rábida Quito, Ecuador Tel.: (593) 2-223-8981 (593) 2-330-1497 (24 hours) This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Ecuador.
Full Narrative
On March 20, 2016, at 1730 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 150L, Ecuadorian registration HC-CJS, operated by Sky Ecuador, received substantial damage following a loss of engine power and forced landing in a rice field near Daule, Ecuador. The flight originated at José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (SEGU), Guayaquil, Ecuador. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from: Junta Investigadora de Accidentes Dirección General de Aviación Civil Seguridad de Vuelo Av. Colón E5-56 y Rábida Quito, Ecuador Tel.: (593) 2-223-8981 (593) 2-330-1497 (24 hours) This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Ecuador.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 UTC
Nearest AirportLAFRAGUA (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150 L
Tail NumberHC-CJS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSky Ecuador
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0