Accident
A twin-engine aircraft departed Shell Mera-Río Amazonas Airport at 1530 local time on a flight to Tena. The flight was operated on behalf of the ECORAE's Institute, a government supply and support program for isolated populations in central Ecuador. Fifteen minutes after takeoff, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances near Santa Clara, approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Shell Airport.
Casualties
Five of the six occupants were killed in the crash. The sole survivor, a crew member, died a few hours later, bringing the total fatalities to six.
Investigation
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown. No further details have been released by the authorities.