Aircraft crash on Mount de Hojas near Manta

No fatalities • Mt de Hojas, Ecuador • Flight

An aircraft crashed into Mount de Hojas, situated southeast of Manta, with the status of those on board currently unconfirmed.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred involving an aircraft in the vicinity of Mount de Hojas, which is positioned to the southeast of Manta. The impact took place within the mountainous terrain of the region.

At this time, there is no official confirmation regarding the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the event. Furthermore, the current status and fate of the occupants on board the aircraft remain unknown.

Findings

No specific details regarding the contributing factors or the mechanical state of the aircraft have been released by authorities following the impact on the mountain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-09-12 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Mt de Hojas, Ecuador?

An aircraft crashed into Mount de Hojas, situated southeast of Manta, with the status of those on board currently unconfirmed.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-09-12 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-09-12 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HC-AUX, operated by Transportes Aéreos Mercantiles Ecuatorianos - TAME, at Mt de Hojas, Ecuador.

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