Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MIA08WA175

Aircraft #1

HC-BKY

CESSNA 172

Analysis

On August 26, 2008, about 1100 local time, a Cessna 172, Ecuadorian registration HC-BKY and operated as a medical transport flight, crashed following a loss of engine power while in cruise flight to Rio Amazonas Airport, Pastaza, Ecuador. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantial damage. The private-rated pilot and passenger received serious injuries. According to information obtained from the Ecuadorian Subdireccion de Aviacion Civil, the pilot reported total loss of engine power, while in cruise flight. He conducted an emergency landing, and crashed into trees. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Any further information can be obtained from: Direccion General de Aviacion Civil Buenos Aires 149 Y 10 de Agusto P.O. Box 2077 Quito, Republica del Ecuador Phone: 593-2-223-8981 Fax; 593-2- 223-8352 This information is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by, or obtained for the Government of Ecuador.

Factual Information

On August 26, 2008, about 1100 local time, a Cessna 172, Ecuadorian registration HC-BKY, crashed while making a forced landing following a loss of engine power. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the flight to Rio Amazonas Airport, Pastaza, Ecuador. The airplane was substantially damaged. The private-rated pilot and passenger received serious injuries. According to information obtained from the Ecuadorian authorities the pilot reported total loss of engine power while in cruise flight. While making a forced landing the airplane crashed into trees. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Any further information can be obtained from: Direccion General de Aviacion Civil Buenos Aires 149 Y 10 de Agusto P.O. Box 2077 Quito, Republica del Ecuador Phone: 593-2-223-8981 Fax; 593-2- 223-8352 This information is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by, or obtained for the Government of Ecuador.

Probable Cause and Findings

On August 26, 2008, about 1100 local time, a Cessna 172, Ecuadorian registration HC-BKY, registered to an operated by Wings of Hope Incorporated, as a medical transport flight, crashed following a loss of engine power, while in cruise flight to Rio Amazonas Airport, Pastaza, Ecuador. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantial damage. The private-rated pilot and passenger received serious injuries. According to information obtained from the Ecuadorian Subdireccion de Aviacion Civil, the pilot reported total loss of engine power, while in cruise flight. He conducted an emergency landing, and crashed into trees. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Any further information can be obtained from: Direccion General de Aviacion Civil Buenos Aires 149 Y 10 de Agusto P.O. Box 2077 Quito, Republica del Ecuador Phone: 593-2-223-8981 Fax; 593-2- 223-8352 This information is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by, or obtained for the Government of Ecuador.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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