Incident
Shortly after takeoff from Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport, both engines of the aircraft failed. The flight crew reduced altitude and attempted an emergency landing. However, the aircraft crashed in an open field and came to rest with the fuselage split into two main sections. The wreckage was discovered near the town of Lloa, roughly 28 kilometers southwest of the airport.
Injuries and Crew
All ten passengers on board were injured. Both pilots, Captain César Egas and Lieutenant Galo Molina Hidalgo, were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a double engine failure for an unknown reason.