3 fatalities

21 Sep 2013: CESSNA R172K — Aerosangay — Morona Santiago, Ecuador

Morona Santiago, Ecuador

On 21 Sep 2013, a CESSNA R172K operated by Aerosangay was involved in an aviation accident near Morona Santiago, Ecuador. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On September 21, 2013, a Cessna R172K (HC-BGT) operated by Aerosangay crashed near Morona Santiago, Ecuador, after an inflight loss of control. The pilot was seriously injured; three passengers sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Details

On September 21, 2013, at 1730 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna R172K aircraft, registered in Ecuador as HC-BGT, was destroyed in an accident near Morona Santiago, Ecuador. The aircraft was operated by Aerosangay. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot sustained serious injuries. The three passengers were fatally injured. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and subsequent ground collision.

Circumstances

According to the official report released by the government of Ecuador, the accident involved an inflight loss of control and collision with terrain. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC) of Ecuador.

Investigation

The DGAC has jurisdiction over the investigation. Further information can be obtained from:

Dirección General de Aviación Civil Buenos Aires Oe1-53, Edificio DAC, Piso 13 Telefax 02-2224746 P.O. Box 17-01-2077 Quito, Ecuador

This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Ecuador.