ERA10WA327

On June 22, 2010, about 1345 universal time, a Cessna TU-206F, HC-BYA, registered to and operated by Servicio Aero Quichua De Pasta, as a cargo flight, initiated a descent in the vicinity of Pavacachi, Ecuador. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed. A noise was heard coming from the engine and the engine rpm decreased from 2,350 rpm to 1,000 rpm. The pilot tried to make an emergency landing at the Pavachi Airport, but the airplane collided with trees short of the runway. The airplane received substantial damage. The pilot received serious injuries. The flight originated from Rio Amazonaas Airport, Shell, Ecuador, at 1205, and was en-route to a dirt landing strip in the vicinity of Pista Loorocachi, Ecuador. 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.