What happened
While operating a flight from Taura to Latacunga, the crew of a twin-engine aircraft was executing a climb to flight level 155. During this phase of the flight, at an altitude of approximately 13,400 feet, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Lozan. The mountain peak was obscured by clouds at the time of the accident.
The impact occurred near the summit, with debris located roughly 100 metres below the peak. There were 17 fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft, with no survivors reported.
Findings
- The flight was operating in conditions where the terrain was shrouded in clouds.
- The accident occurred during the climb phase of the flight.