Accident Overview
On March 20, 2016, at 1730 UTC, a Cessna 150L with Ecuadorian registration HC-CJS, operated by Sky Ecuador, suffered a loss of engine power. The pilot conducted a forced landing in a rice field near Daule, Ecuador. The aircraft received substantial damage. The pilot and one passenger were not injured.
Flight Origin
The flight originated at José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (SEGU) in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from the Junta Investigadora de Accidentes of the Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC) in Quito, Ecuador.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Cessna 150L, a two-seat light aircraft. The registration HC-CJS was assigned by Ecuador. The operator was Sky Ecuador.