Incident
On September 22, 2008, at about 1600 universal time, a Fokker F28-4000, registration HC-CDT, operating as Icaro Air flight ICD-504, a scheduled domestic passenger flight, aborted takeoff on runway 35 at Mariscal Sucre Airport (SEQU) in Quito, Ecuador. The flight crew had reported a fire warning light in the forward baggage compartment during the takeoff roll. The airplane subsequently went off the end of the runway and collided with an instrument landing system antenna, a perimeter fence, and a perimeter wall before coming to a stop near a road. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight plan had been filed. The flight had originated from Quito at 1559 and was en route to Coca, Ecuador.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft, a Fokker F28-4000, was registered to and operated by Icaro Air. The flight crew consisted of an airline transport rated pilot-in-command and a first officer. The cabin crew included two flight attendants.
Injuries
The pilot-in-command, first officer, and one flight attendant sustained serious injuries. One flight attendant and 62 passengers reported minor injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage.
Aftermath
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Further information can be obtained from the Direccion General de Aviacion Civil in Quito, Ecuador.