Emergency landing near Rio Aguarico during flight from Tres Esquinas

No fatalities • Rio Aguarico, Ecuador • Flight

An aircraft flying from Tres Esquinas to Puerto Leguizamo was forced to make an emergency landing near the Rio Aguarico after the pilot became lost.

What happened

During a scheduled flight traveling from Tres Esquinas toward Puerto Leguizamo, the pilot encountered navigational difficulties that resulted in the aircraft becoming lost. Due to these circumstances, the pilot was compelled to perform an emergency landing in the vicinity of the Rio Aguarico.

The wreckage of the aircraft remained undiscovered for three days following the incident. It was eventually located approximately 20 km from the border separating Colombia and Ecuador. Following the discovery of the site, all four occupants were successfully evacuated from the area.

Findings

  • The primary reason for the emergency landing was that the pilot became lost during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of orientation led to an unplanned emergency landing near the Colombia-Ecuador border.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1977-11-05 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Rio Aguarico, Ecuador?

An aircraft flying from Tres Esquinas to Puerto Leguizamo was forced to make an emergency landing near the Rio Aguarico after the pilot became lost.

Were there any fatalities in the 1977-11-05 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1977-11-05 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration FAC-118, operated by Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana, at Rio Aguarico, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's loss of orientation led to an unplanned emergency landing near the Colombia-Ecuador border.

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