What happened
The incident occurred during the final approach and landing phase at Guayaquil Airport. The aircraft, identified as a twin-engine airplane, failed to complete a safe touchdown. Upon impact with the runway surface, the airframe sustained severe structural damage that rendered it beyond economic repair.
Despite the significant physical destruction of the vehicle, the event was classified as non-fatal. There were no reported fatalities or injuries among those on board. The sole occupant listed in the records is Alex B. Pendleton, who served as the pilot for this operation. The specific registration mark for this aircraft is not provided in the available source data.
Findings
The primary outcome of the event was the total loss of the airframe due to the crash upon landing. No further technical details regarding mechanical failure, weather conditions, or human error factors are documented in the provided text. The investigation focused on the physical damage sustained during the landing sequence, which resulted in the aircraft being written off.