What happened
The aircraft was operating an international scheduled service originating from Guayaquil and destined for Cali, Colombia. The route included intermediate stops at Salinas, Manta, Esmeraldas, and Quito. Approximately five minutes after departing from Quito-Mariscal Sucre (City) Airport, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances. The impact site was located about three kilometers from the airport perimeter. All five individuals on board sustained injuries. The crew consisted of a pilot, a copilot, a radio operator, and a stewardess, while one passenger was also aboard.
Findings
The specific cause of the accident remains unknown according to the available records. No further technical details or contributing factors are provided in the source material.