The government of Ecuador notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 172, registration HC-BTS, which took place on May 28, 2018, in Macas, Ecuador. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation conducted by the Ecuadorian government. There were no injuries reported in the accident.
No fatalities
28 May 2018: CESSNA 172 — Aerosangay — Macas, Ecuador
On 28 May 2018, a CESSNA 172 operated by Aerosangay was involved in an aviation accident near Macas, Ecuador. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The NTSB is assisting Ecuadorian authorities with an investigation into a May 2018 aircraft accident involving a Cessna 172.
Probable cause
Not determined