Accident Overview
At approximately 1229 UTC on August 25, 2010, a Cessna 172 with Ecuadorian registration HC-AQK crashed after a loss of engine power. The aircraft, registered to and operated by AIFA as a personal flight, was substantially damaged. The pilot and the rear-seated passenger were seriously injured, while the right-seated passenger sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Flight Details
The flight departed under visual flight rules. Shortly after departure, the pilot reported an unspecified engine problem to air traffic control and provided his position before descending. In an interview with rescuers, the pilot stated that the engine rpm dropped from 2,300 to 2,000 rpm, and the airplane descended into trees.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador, conducted by the Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de la República del Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from Sr. Jaime Salazar G.
Contact Information
For additional details, contact: Sr. Jaime Salazar G, phone 593-2-223-8981, fax 593-2-249-3755.