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.