Piper PA-34-200T crash near Macas, Ecuador

1 fatality • Macas, Ecuador

A cargo flight operating in Ecuador crashed into terrain shortly after departing Edmundo Carvajal Airport.

What happened

On March 15, 2015, a Piper PA-34-200T, registered as HC-CNC, crashed into terrain shortly after takeoff from Edmundo Carvajal Airport in Macas, Ecuador. The aircraft was performing a cargo flight destined for Taisha, Ecuador. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Mar 2015 PIPER PA-34-200T accident near Macas, Ecuador?

A cargo flight operating in Ecuador crashed into terrain shortly after departing Edmundo Carvajal Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Mar 2015 PIPER PA-34-200T accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Mar 2015 involved a PIPER PA-34-200T, at Macas, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

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