What happened
During a recent flight departing from Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport, the crew encountered mechanical issues involving the engines. Immediately following the takeoff phase, the flight crew notified air traffic control regarding engine trouble, necessitating an emergency landing attempt.
While attempting to return to or land near the airfield, the aircraft type experienced a stall. The subsequent impact occurred only a few kilometers away from the airport. The crash resulted in three fatalities and left 11 individuals injured. The wreckage of the plane was completely destroyed upon impact.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was the failure of one or more engines during the initial climb following takeoff.