Event Summary
On February 6, 2010, at approximately 1020 central standard time, a Piper PA-32-300 aircraft experienced a separation of its left main wheel during the landing roll at the Mashuim Airstrip in Santiago, Ecuador. The airplane, bearing Ecuadorian registration HC-BOD, was owned and operated by Fundacion Amazonia Verde.
Aircraft and Operator Information
The aircraft was a Piper PA-32-300, a single-engine general aviation airplane. It was registered in Ecuador with the tail number HC-BOD. The operator, Fundacion Amazonia Verde, was the registered owner. No flight plan was filed for the flight, and visual meteorological conditions were present at the time of the event.
Damage and Injuries
The pilot, who was the sole occupant based on available information, sustained no injuries. The aircraft itself received minor damage as a result of the wheel separation during the landing roll.
Investigation
The investigation into this occurrence is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. The Direccion General de Aviacion Civil of Ecuador is responsible for conducting the inquiry. Further details can be obtained from their office in Quito, Ecuador.