Twin-Engine Aircraft Collision with Mt Lozan (FAE450)

Incident Overview and Route Details On a flight from Taura to Latacunga, a twin-engine aircraft was cleared to climb to flight level 155. During the climb, the aircraft reached an altitude of 13,400 feet when it struck the slope of Mt Lozan, which was shrouded in clouds. ## Casualties and Wreckage Location All 17 occupants on board were killed in the accident. The wreckage was later located 100 metres below the summit of the mountain. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date is provided in the source material.