Accident Overview
On July 19, 2015, at approximately 1515 UTC, a Cessna 206G, registration HC-CLR, was destroyed when it collided with terrain during a forced landing near Macas, Ecuador. The pilot, who held an Ecuadoran certificate, sustained serious injuries. The aircraft had been descending toward Edmund Carvajal Airport (XMS) after completing a sport-parachuting flight.
Sequence of Events
The airplane had been operating a sport-parachuting flight and had released five parachutists at an altitude of 12,000 feet. Seven minutes after the parachutists exited, the pilot declared an emergency due to a loss of engine power. At that time, the aircraft was at 9,500 feet. The pilot announced his intention to attempt a forced landing at Sucua Airport (SUQ) in Sucua, Ecuador. No further communications were received from the pilot. The aircraft subsequently collided with terrain before reaching SUQ.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Dirección General de Aviación Civil of Ecuador. Any further information can be obtained from the authority. The report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Ecuador.