Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) crash, Sep 19, 1992
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident on September 19, 1992 near Capahuari, Pastaza, Ecuador with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of visual...
- Date: September 19, 1992
- Aircraft: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
- Location: Capahuari, Pastaza, Ecuador
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of visual reference in a rain squall on final approach, leading to a bounced landing and runway excursion.
An Ecuadorian military Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter (E-180) was landing at Capahuari in a rain squall. The pilot lost visual contact with the ground, the aircraft struck runway 36 and bounced, then veered left into a ravine. Both occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.