Engine failure and stall during takeoff from Pastaza Airport

1 fatality • Pastaza, Ecuador • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced engine power loss and a subsequent stall shortly after takeoff, resulting in a crash in a cemetery near Pastaza Airport.

What happened

During a departure from Pastaza Airport, an aircraft experienced a critical loss of engine power while climbing to an altitude of approximately 200 feet. Following the loss of power, the crew attempted to execute an emergency landing procedure to return to the airfield. During this maneuver, the aircraft entered a stall and descended into a nearby cemetery.

Findings

The accident resulted in 1 fatality and 10 injuries, with several of the injured individuals sustaining serious wounds. The sequence of events indicates that the loss of propulsion led to an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb phase.

Probable cause

The loss of engine power during the climb led to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-06-01 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Pastaza, Ecuador?

An aircraft experienced engine power loss and a subsequent stall shortly after takeoff, resulting in a crash in a cemetery near Pastaza Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-06-01 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-06-01 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration E-185, operated by Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana, at Pastaza, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of engine power during the climb led to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent crash.

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