HC-BGTCESSNA R172K2013-09-21 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA R172KS/N: CR1723010

Summary

On September 21, 2013, a Cessna R172K (HC-BGT) was involved in an accident near Morona Santiago, EC. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

On September 21, 2013, at 1730 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna R172K, Ecuadorian registration HC-BGT, operated by Aerosangay, was destroyed following a an inflight loss of control and collision with terrain near Morona Santiago, Ecuador. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot received serious injuries and the three passengers were fatally injured.

 

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from:

 

DIRECCIÓN GENERAL DE AVIACIÓN CIVIL

Buenos Aires Oe1-53, Edificio DAC, Piso 13

Telefax 02-2224746  

P. O. BOX 17-01-2077

Quito - Ecuador.

 

This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Ecuador.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA13WA430. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft HC-BGT.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 21, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13WA430
Location
Morona Santiago, Ecuador
Event ID
20130924X13328
Coordinates
2.000000, 77.000000
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
CR1723010
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R172KC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On September 21, 2013, at 1730 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna R172K, Ecuadorian registration HC-BGT, operated by Aerosangay, was destroyed following a an inflight loss of control and collision with terrain near Morona Santiago, Ecuador. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot received serious injuries and the three passengers were fatally injured.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from:

DIRECCIÓN GENERAL DE AVIACIÓN CIVIL

Buenos Aires Oe1-53, Edificio DAC, Piso 13

Telefax 02-2224746

P. O. BOX 17-01-2077

Quito - Ecuador.

This report is for informational purposes and contains only 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# ERA13WA430