Accident Summary
On March 28, 2015, at approximately 1300 local time, an Aerospool Dynamic WT9 light aircraft, bearing French registration F-JUKE, was destroyed when it impacted terrain on Cotopaxi Volcano in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador. The pilot, a Swiss national, sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
Flight Details
The flight originated from Cotopaxi International Airport (SELT) in Latacunga, Ecuador, and was en route to an airstrip in Tabacundo, Ecuador. The operation was conducted under Ecuadorian flight regulations.
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. United States participation was limited to data downloads from the onboard avionics, conducted under Ecuadorian oversight.
Additional Information
The report containing these details is for informational purposes and includes only information released by the government of Ecuador. For further inquiries, the responsible authorities can be contacted at the addresses provided in the original source.