Amateur-built BN2A accident near Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ec, February 12, 2024
On February 12, 2024 at about 4:40 pm local time, a amateur-built BN2A, registered HCCXK, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 9 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 12, 2024 · about 4:40 pm local time
- Place
- Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 9 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built BN2A 21
- Registration
- HCCXK · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (partial) during initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 140° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 10,000 ft; scat at 2,000 ft
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 77°F (25°C)
- Observation at 12:00 pm from SEST, 1 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SEST 121800Z 14006KT 9999 -RA SCT020 BKN100 27/25 Q1009 RMK A2981
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 8 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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