Mission Aviation Fellowship aircraft crash near Mt Paso Macuna

22 fatalities • Taisha, Ecuador • Flight

An aircraft operated by Mission Aviation Fellowship crashed into a mountainside during a flight between Macas and Taisha, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

While performing a flight for the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) from Macas to Taisha, the aircraft encountered severe weather and significantly reduced visibility. During the transit, the plane collided with the side of Mt Paso Macuna, a peak reaching an elevation of 1,500 meters. The impact occurred approximately 34 km west of the destination in Taisha. Search efforts located the wreckage 35 meters below the mountain's summit. The accident resulted in 22 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in poor weather conditions and low visibility at the time of the accident.
  • The aircraft struck a mountain slope during the en route phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying in adverse weather and limited visibility.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-02-14 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Taisha, Ecuador?

An aircraft operated by Mission Aviation Fellowship crashed into a mountainside during a flight between Macas and Taisha, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-02-14 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 22 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-02-14 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration FAE447, operated by Transportes Aéreos Mercantiles Ecuatorianos - TAME, at Taisha, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying in adverse weather and limited visibility.

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