Accident Overview
On October 31, 2012, at approximately 1545 coordinated universal time (1045 local time), a Cessna 206, Ecuadorian registration HC-CBG, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Kiim, Ecuador. The Ecuadorian commercial pilot was seriously injured. The aircraft was operating under visual flight rules on a flight plan from Edmundo Carvajal Airport (SEMC) in Macas, Ecuador, to pick up three passengers from a runway at Nuevo Canuza, Ecuador. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight conducted under Ecuadorian flight regulations.
Sequence of Events
According to preliminary information provided by the government of Ecuador, about 17 minutes after takeoff, while the airplane was level at 5,500 feet, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to regain engine power but was unsuccessful. Subsequently, the pilot attempted to land the airplane in a small plaza in Kiim. During the final approach, the airplane's left wing struck a tree, and the airplane impacted the ground nose first.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from the Dirección General de Aviación Civil, Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de la República del Ecuador. The report released by the government of Ecuador is for informational purposes and contains only the information released by the government.