1 fatality

28 Mar 2015: AEROSPOOL DYNAMIC WT-9 — Cotopaxi Volcano, Ecuador

Cotopaxi Volcano, Ecuador

On 28 Mar 2015, an AEROSPOOL DYNAMIC WT-9 was involved in an aviation accident near Cotopaxi Volcano, Ecuador. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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On March 28, 2015, an Aerospool Dynamic WT9 (F-JUKE) crashed on Cotopaxi Volcano, Ecuador, killing the Swiss pilot. The aircraft was destroyed.

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.