Summary
On March 28, 2017, at 1600 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Quest Kodiak 100 aircraft, Ecuadorian registration HC-CRF, operated by Alas De Socorro, was involved in an accident during takeoff from Moretecocha Airstrip in Moretecocha, Pastaza, Ecuador. The flight was originating at the time and was destined for Rio Amazonas Airport, Shell, Pastaza, Ecuador. The aircraft collided with trees and terrain, resulting in substantial damage.
Incident Details
The aircraft, a single-engine turboprop utility plane, was initiating its departure when it struck vegetation and ground obstacles. The exact sequence of events has not been detailed in the released information. The accident occurred at the airstrip located in the eastern Ecuadorian province of Pastaza.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot and five passengers on board were seriously injured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the collision. No further details regarding the nature of injuries or specific damage to the airframe are available from the source.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. The Junta Investigadora de Accidentes, part of the Dirección General de Aviación Civil, is responsible for determining the circumstances. As of the information release, no probable cause has been stated.