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Aircraft Crash Near Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport (HC-SND)

Quito, EcuadorTakeoff (climb)

On April 2, 1958, a Junkers JU.52 (registration HC-SND) operated by Transportes Aéreos Orientales - TAO was involved in an aviation accident near Quito, Ecuador during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of one or more engine after takeoff. 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 shortly after takeoff from Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport due to engine trouble, killing three passengers and injuring 11 others.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath An aircraft departed from Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport and encountered engine trouble shortly after takeoff. The crew reported the issue and attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently stalled and crashed a few kilometers from the airfield, where it came to rest. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. Three passengers were killed in the crash, while 11 other occupants sustained injuries. The official investigation identified the probable cause as the failure of one or more engines after takeoff. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date was provided in the source material.

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