1 fatality

29 Aug 2010: CESSNA A188 B — Cap. Francisco Cuesta — Pista El Limon, Ecuador

Pista El Limon, Ecuador

On 29 Aug 2010, a CESSNA A188 B operated by Cap. Francisco Cuesta was involved in an aviation accident near Pista El Limon, Ecuador. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On August 29, 2010, a Cessna A188B (HC-BCF) on an agricultural spraying flight near Pista El Limon, Ecuador, struck power lines and crashed. The pilot was killed and the aircraft destroyed by post-impact fire.

Accident Overview

On August 29, 2010, at approximately 1300 UTC, a Cessna A188B, registered as HC-BCF, was operating under a private owner on an agricultural spraying flight. The aircraft collided with power lines and subsequently struck the ground near Pista El Limon, Ecuador. The pilot was killed in the accident, and the airplane was destroyed by post-impact fire.

Investigation

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. The report is for informational purposes and contains information released by the Direccion General de Aviacion Civil of Ecuador. No probable cause has been stated in the available information.

Aircraft and Operator

The aircraft was a Cessna A188B, a single-engine agricultural aircraft. It was operated by a private owner at the time of the accident. The flight was conducting agricultural spraying operations.