Cessna 206G destroyed in forced landing near Sucua, Ecuador

No fatalities • Sucua, Ecuador

A Cessna 206G crashed into terrain during an emergency descent following engine failure during a parachuting flight.

What happened

On July 19, 2015, at approximately 1515 UTC, a Cessna 206G, registration HC-CLR, was involved in a fatal accident near Sucua, Ecuador. The aircraft was operating on the return leg of a sport-parachuting flight after five parachutists had already exited the plane at 12,000 feet.

Seven minutes after the parachutists deployed, the pilot reported a loss of engine power while the aircraft was at 9,500 feet. The pilot declared an emergency and stated an intention to perform a forced landing at Sucua Airport (SUQ). However, the aircraft collided with terrain before reaching the airport. The pilot sustained one serious injury, and there were no fatalities.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jul 2015 CESSNA 206G accident near Sucua, Ecuador?

A Cessna 206G crashed into terrain during an emergency descent following engine failure during a parachuting flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jul 2015 CESSNA 206G accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jul 2015 involved a CESSNA 206G, operated by Regional Air Service, at Sucua, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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