Cessna 172K crashes near Morona Santiago, Ecuador

3 fatalities • Morona Santiago, Ecuador

A flight operated by Aerosangay resulted in a fatal collision with terrain during the initial phase of flight.

What happened

On September 21, 2013, at 1730 UTC, a Cessna R172K, registered as HC-BGT, was involved in an accident near Morona Santiago, Ecuador. The aircraft, operated by Aerosangay, was in the process of originating its flight when it experienced an in-flight loss of control. This resulted in a collision with the terrain, destroying the aircraft.

The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries to the passengers and 1 serious injury to the pilot.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Sep 2013 CESSNA R172K accident near Morona Santiago, Ecuador?

A flight operated by Aerosangay resulted in a fatal collision with terrain during the initial phase of flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Sep 2013 CESSNA R172K accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Sep 2013 involved a CESSNA R172K, operated by Aerosangay, at Morona Santiago, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

Loading the flight search…