Accident Details
On January 15, 2014, at approximately 2030 coordinated universal time (1530 local time), a Helio Courier HT-295, registered as HC-BTC in Ecuador, was involved in an accident. The aircraft had just taken off from Edmundo Carvajal Airport (SEMC) in Macas, Ecuador, when it executed a forced landing. During this landing, the airplane sustained substantial damage.
Aircraft and Injuries
The Helio Courier HT-295 was en route to Taisha Airport (SETH) in Taisha, Ecuador, operating under Ecuadorian flight regulations. Aboard were a commercial pilot and three passengers. The pilot and one passenger suffered serious injuries, while the other two passengers received minor injuries.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador, specifically the Dirección General de Aviación Civil and the Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de la República del Ecuador. No probable cause has been released in the information provided.