1 fatality

Fatal aircraft accident during takeoff (HC-ALK)

Sucre, EcuadorTakeoff (climb)

On August 25, 1969, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HC-ALK) operated by Transportes Aéreos Orientales - TAO was involved in an aviation accident near Sucre, Ecuador during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the takeoff accident is currently unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during its takeoff roll, resulting in one fatality and three injuries among the occupants.

What happened

During the initial phase of flight, an aircraft was involved in a fatal accident while attempting to depart. The event occurred specifically during the takeoff phase. As the aircraft was accelerating along the runway, it crashed under circumstances that have not yet been determined.

There were four people on board at the time of the incident. The crash resulted in one fatality, involving a member of the crew. Additionally, the remaining three occupants sustained various injuries during the impact.

Findings

The exact cause of the accident remains undetermined, as the specific circumstances leading to the loss of control or the crash itself are currently unknown.

Probable cause

The cause of the takeoff accident is currently unknown.