Fatal aircraft accident near Valladolid

44 fatalities • Valladolid, Ecuador • Flight

An aircraft flying from Zumba to Loja crashed into a mountainside in the Valladolid region, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight traveling from Zumba toward Loja, an aircraft encountered severe weather conditions while cruising. During this period of inclement weather, the crew experienced spatial disorientation. This loss of orientation led to the aircraft impacting the side of a mountain situated in the Valladolid area.

Upon striking the terrain, the plane suffered a complete structural breakup. There were no survivors among the passengers and crew; the accident resulted in 44 fatalities.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in adverse meteorological conditions at the time of the crash.
  • The crew became disoriented while navigating through the mountainous terrain.

Probable cause

The crew experienced spatial disorientation during flight through bad weather, leading to a controlled flight into terrain.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1982-09-01 De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou accident near Valladolid, Ecuador?

An aircraft flying from Zumba to Loja crashed into a mountainside in the Valladolid region, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1982-09-01 De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 44 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1982-09-01 involved a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou, registration HC-BHZ, operated by Aerolineas Condor, at Valladolid, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew experienced spatial disorientation during flight through bad weather, leading to a controlled flight into terrain.

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