Fatal Piper PA-36-300 crash in Quevedo, Ecuador

1 fatality • Quevedo, Ecuador

A single-engine aircraft crashed during an aerial application flight in Ecuador, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On February 14, 2013, at approximately 1310 UTC, a Piper PA-3ability-300 with registration HC-BJM crashed in Quevedo, Ecuador. The aircraft, operated by CIA FAP S.A., was performing an aerial application flight under visual meteorological conditions in accordance with Ecuadorian flight regulations.

During the flight, the aircraft impacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Feb 2013 PIPER PA-36-300 accident near Quevedo, Ecuador?

A single-engine aircraft crashed during an aerial application flight in Ecuador, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Feb 2013 PIPER PA-36-300 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Feb 2013 involved a PIPER PA-36-300, operated by CIA FAPSA, at Quevedo, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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