What happened
On the date of the occurrence, a Cessna U206F was performing a private flight from Cacique Aramare Airport in Puerto Ayacucho, Amazonas, destined for Shamauka, Amazonas. The aircraft was carrying two occupants.
Following takeoff, the pilot applied full power and verified that engine parameters were within normal limits. After reaching a speed of 55 knots, the pilot rotated the aircraft. Approximately 20 seconds into the flight at a low altitude, the aircraft encountered a strong tailwind gust. This caused the plane to sink heavily, with airspeed dropping from 55 knots to 45 knots.
As the aircraft descended, it began striking jungle vegetation, which further reduced its speed. In an effort to secure the aircraft, the pilot cut the fuel mixture, moved the fuel selector to the "OFF" position, and turned off the magnetos before the aircraft impacted the ground. After contact with the terrain, the aircraft slid approximately 100 meters, striking small trees with its wingtips before eventually capsizing at the end of the runway. The two occupants were uninjured, though the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The investigation
The JIAAC investigation included a review of the aircraft's maintenance records, including airworthiness directives, scheduled maintenance compliance, and component tracking. The investigators also verified the aircraft's registration and airworthiness certificates, which were issued by the INAC.
Documentation regarding the pilot was reviewed, confirming a valid commercial pilot license and medical certificate issued by the INAC. The pilot held significant experience, with 6,849.2 total flight hours, including 2,563.5 hours in the involved aircraft type. Additionally, investigators conducted photographic documentation of the wreckage at the scene and interviewed the pilot.