What happened
During an approach to Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport, an aircraft collided with a mountain slope. The impact occurred at a distance of roughly 16 km from the airfield. At the time of the accident, the area was experiencing marginal weather conditions. The force of the collision caused the aircraft to disintegrate upon hitting the terrain.
There were 37 fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board perished during the crash.
Findings
- The flight was operating under marginal weather conditions during the approach phase.
- The collision took place near a mountain slope located 16 km from the destination airport.