Aerospool DYNAMIC WT-9 accident near Cotopaxi Volcano, EC

On March 28, 2015, an Aerospool DYNAMIC WT-9 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Cotopaxi Volcano, EC. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.

Date
March 28, 2015
Place
Cotopaxi Volcano, EC
Aircraft
Aerospool DYNAMIC WT-9 · Airplane
Injuries
1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Destroyed
Position
0.054°N, 78.221°W
NTSB ID
20150415X21725

NTSB summary

On March 28, 2015, about 1300 local time, an Aerospool Dynamic WT9, French registration F-JUKE, was destroyed when it impacted terrain on Cotopaxi Volcano, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador. The Swiss pilot was fatally injured. The flight, which originated at Cotopaxi International Airport (SELT), Latacunga, Ecuador, was destined for an airstrip in Tabacundo, Ecuador, and was being operated under Ecuadorian flight regulations. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador, with U.S. participation limited to data downloads of onboard avionics under Ecuadorian oversight. 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.

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