No fatalities

17 Sep 2011: EMBRAER E190 — TAME — Quito, Ecuador

Quito, Ecuador

On 17 Sep 2011, an EMBRAER E190 operated by TAME was involved in an aviation accident near Quito, Ecuador. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On September 16, 2011, an Embraer EMB-190 overran runway 35 during landing at Quito, Ecuador, resulting in substantial damage and five serious injuries among 97 passengers and 5 crew.

Accident

On September 16, 2011, an Embraer EMB-190 operated by an Ecuadoran airline overran runway 35 while landing at Quito, Ecuador. The aircraft came to a stop beyond the runway end, sustaining substantial damage.

Aircraft

The aircraft involved was an Embraer EMB-190, registration HC-CEZ. It was configured to carry passengers and crew.

Injuries and Damage

Among the 97 passengers and 5 crew members on board, there were 5 serious injuries. The aircraft itself was substantially damaged.

Investigation

The investigation is being conducted by the Ecuador Junta Investigadora de Accidentes (JIA). The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of the manufacturer of the engines. All investigation findings will be released by the JIA.