On March 29, 2017, a Quest Kodiak 100 (registration HC-CRF) operated by Alas de Socorro del Ecuador was involved in an aviation accident near Moretecocha, Ecuador during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck trees and crashed while attempting to climb through adverse weather. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane crashed into a river bed following a loss of control during a climb near Moretecocha Airfield.
What happened
During a recent flight departing from Moretecocha Airfield, a single engine airplane encountered difficulties during its initial ascent. While the aircraft was climbing through challenging weather conditions, it struck a group of trees before ultimately coming to rest in a river bed.
There were seven people on board at the time of the accident. The impact resulted in seven injuries, though no fatalities were reported. The aircraft sustained heavy damage and was completely destroyed during the sequence of events.
Findings
The accident occurred during the climb phase of flight.
Poor weather conditions were present during the period of the crash.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck trees and crashed while attempting to climb through adverse weather.