HC-CPR

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.