Summary
On May 13, 2012, a Cessna T210M (XB-MPL) was involved in an accident near Manabi Province, EC. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
On May 13, 2012, about 2030 local time (May 14, 2012, about 0030 coordinated universal time), a Cessna T210M, Mexican registration XB-MPL, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain in Manabí Province, Ecuador. The pilot and passenger, both of unknown nationality, were fatally injured. The origin of the flight was unknown and the airplane was not in contact with Ecuadorian authorities.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA12WA354. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft XB-MPL.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
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Aircraft Information
Analysis
On May 13, 2012, about 2030 local time (May 14, 2012, about 0030 coordinated universal time), a Cessna T210M, Mexican registration XB-MPL, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain in Manabí Province, Ecuador. The pilot and passenger, both of unknown nationality, were fatally injured. The origin of the flight was unknown and the airplane was not in contact with Ecuadorian authorities.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from:
Dirección General de Aviación Civil
Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de la República del Ecuador
Avenida Colón E5-56 y La Rábida
Edificio Ave María Torre Sur
Quito, República del Ecuador
Tel: 593-02-223-8981
www.dgac.gov.ec
This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the government of Ecuador.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12WA354