Summary
On March 28, 2017, a Quest KODIAK (HC-CPR) was involved in an accident near Moretecocha, EC. The accident resulted in 6 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
On March 28, 2017, at 1600 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Quest Kodiak 100, Ecuadorian registration HC-CRF, operated by Alas De Socorro, received substantial damage following a collision with trees and terrain during takeoff at Moretecocha Airstrip, Moretecocha, Pastaza, Ecuador. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was destined for Rio Amazonas Airport, Shell, Pastaza, Equador. The pilot and five passengers were seriously injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Further informationcan be obtained from:
Junta Investigadora de Accidentes Dirección General de Aviación Civil Seguridad de Vuelo Av.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA17WA142. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft HC-CPR.
Accident Details
Aircraft Information
Analysis
On March 28, 2017, at 1600 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Quest Kodiak 100, Ecuadorian registration HC-CRF, operated by Alas De Socorro, received substantial damage following a collision with trees and terrain during takeoff at Moretecocha Airstrip, Moretecocha, Pastaza, Ecuador. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was destined for Rio Amazonas Airport, Shell, Pastaza, Equador. The pilot and five passengers were seriously injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Further informationcan be obtained from:
Junta Investigadora de Accidentes
Dirección General de Aviación Civil
Seguridad de Vuelo
Av. Colón E5-56 y Rábida
Quito, Ecuador
Tel.: (593) 2-223-8981
(593) 2-330-1497 (24 hours)
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# ERA17WA142