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2010 Piper PA-36-300 Agricultural Spraying Accident

EC

On April 19, 2010, a PIPER PA-36-300 operated by a la Junta Investigadora was involved in an aviation accident near EC. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Ecuadorian Civil Aviation Directorate (DGAC Ecuador).

Sourcesthe Ecuadorian Civil Aviation Directorate (DGAC Ecuador)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

On April 19, 2010, a Piper PA-36-300 crashed into a hillside while conducting agricultural spraying. The pilot survived, and the aircraft sustained significant structural damage.

Flight and Accident Sequence On April 19, 2010, at 14:30 UTC, a Piper PA-36-300 took off from Jaramillo runway carrying 125 gallons of agricultural oil for spraying operations at Hacienda Santa Marta, located 12 minutes from the departure point. The aircraft was refueled with 40 gallons of fuel, 20 gallons in each wing. At 14:46 UTC, after completing the first pass over the plantation from south to north, the pilot initiated a right turn. At 69 degrees, the pilot began a left turn to face the plantation for a second pass. The aircraft lost lift and crashed into the treetops of a hillside adjacent to the plantation, at an elevation of 85.3 meters above the plantation.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Apr 2010 PIPER PA-36-300 accident near EC?

On April 19, 2010, a Piper PA-36-300 crashed into a hillside while conducting agricultural spraying. The pilot survived, and the aircraft sustained significant structural damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Apr 2010 PIPER PA-36-300 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Apr 2010 involved a PIPER PA-36-300, operated by a la Junta Investigadora, at EC.

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