Accident Overview
On March 13, 2014, a Cessna T188C aircraft, bearing Ecuadorian registration HC-BTA, sustained substantial damage following a loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain near Canton Naranjal, Ecuador. A postaccident fire engulfed the aircraft after the collision. The pilot, the sole occupant, was a foreign certificated individual who sustained minor injuries.
Flight Details
The flight was conducted as an aerial application operation. It departed from Canton Naranjal, located in the Province of Guayas, Ecuador, and was intended as a local flight. No further details regarding the flight's purpose or duration are available.
Investigation Jurisdiction
The investigation of this accident falls under the authority of the Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC) of Ecuador. The DGAC's accident investigation board is responsible for determining the circumstances and any causal factors. The DGAC has not released a probable cause statement. Further information may be obtained from the DGAC at the provided address in Quito, Ecuador.
Aircraft and Damage
The Cessna T188C, a single-engine agricultural aircraft, was substantially damaged by the impact and subsequent fire. The extent of damage to the airframe and engine is not specified in public records. The pilot's minor injuries did not require hospitalization beyond initial treatment.
Conclusion
The accident resulted in the loss of an agricultural aircraft due to engine power failure and terrain impact. The investigation remains under Ecuadorian jurisdiction, with no probable cause announced.