3 fatalities

Fatal training flight accident at Taura Airbase (AEE-101)

Taura, EcuadorTakeoff (climb)

On January 23, 1988, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration AEE-101) operated by Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana was involved in an aviation accident near Taura, Ecuador during takeoff. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A training flight involving a twin-engine aircraft resulted in a fatal crash shortly after takeoff from Taura Airbase.

What happened

A local training mission departed from Taura Airbase when a twin engine aircraft began its ascent. During the initial climb phase, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The flight ended in a crash near the departure site.

There were three fatalities resulting from the accident, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished. The crew consisted of three pilots who were conducting the training exercise at the time of the incident.

Findings

The provided information does not specify the exact mechanical or environmental factors that led to the loss of control during the climb.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jan 1988 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident near Taura, Ecuador?

A training flight involving a twin-engine aircraft resulted in a fatal crash shortly after takeoff from Taura Airbase.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jan 1988 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jan 1988 involved a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, registration AEE-101, operated by Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana, at Taura, Ecuador.