Overview
On August 26, 2008, at approximately 1100 local time, a Cessna 172 single-engine airplane, Ecuadorian registration HC-BKY, crashed while attempting a forced landing. The flight was destined for Rio Amazonas Airport in Pastaza, Ecuador. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the flight.
Accident Details
According to information from Ecuadorian authorities, the pilot reported a total loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Subsequently, while executing a forced landing, the airplane collided with trees.
Aircraft and Injuries
The aircraft sustained substantial damage in the accident. The private-rated pilot and a passenger suffered serious injuries. The exact nature of the injuries was not specified in the released information.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Further details may be obtained from the Direccion General de Aviacion Civil in Quito, Ecuador. The report contained no statement regarding a probable cause for the loss of engine power or the accident.