What happened
During an aerial mission to deliver essential equipment and medical professionals following a recent earthquake, an aircraft crashed into the slopes of Mt Guachanama. The flight originated in Loja and was destined for Guayaquil. While operating at a cruising altitude of 3,000 meters under marginal weather conditions, the plane impacted the terrain near the Celica region.
The accident resulted in eight fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants. The mission was part of an ongoing humanitarian effort to provide aid to areas affected by seismic activity.
Findings
Investigations into the crash concluded that the primary factor leading to the accident was controlled flight into terrain.