What happened
A twin-engine aircraft crashed on Mount Illiniza in an area near the 24 Mayo Airstrip. The incident involved a plane carrying dual registrations FAE453 and HC-BAV. Following the impact, emergency efforts were successful in locating all individuals on board. All seven occupants were rescued from the site without any reported fatalities or injuries.
While the crew and passengers survived the event, the twin-engine airplane sustained damage that rendered it a total loss. The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains unconfirmed due to unknown circumstances surrounding the flight's descent or approach near the mountain.