Beech BE-200 crash in Quito, Ecuador

7 fatalities • Quito, Ecuador

A military training flight crashed into a residential area during its approach to Mariscal Sucre Airport.

What happened

On March 19, 2009, at approximately 1030 UTC, a Beech BE-200, operating as AEE-101, crashed into a residential neighborhood in Quito, Ecuador. The aircraft, which was being operated by the Ecuadorian Army, was conducting a military training flight that had departed from San Vicente, Ecuador.

As the aircraft was on approach to the Mariscal Sucre Airport (SEQU), it impacted the ground in a residential area. The accident resulted in 7 fatalities, including the two pilots and three passengers on board the aircraft, as well as two individuals on the ground.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not determined in this report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Mar 2009 BEECH BE-200 accident near Quito, Ecuador?

A military training flight crashed into a residential area during its approach to Mariscal Sucre Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Mar 2009 BEECH BE-200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Mar 2009 involved a BEECH BE-200, operated by Ecuadorian Army, at Quito, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not determined in this report.

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