On April 29, 1982, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration FAE743) operated by Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana was involved in an aviation accident near Quito, Ecuador during landing or approach. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck terrain while operating in a holding pattern following a go-around maneuver. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A four-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a go-around maneuver while approaching Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During an approach to Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport, the flight crew determined it was necessary to abort the landing attempt and execute a go-around. While the aircraft was performing a holding pattern following the decision to climb away from the runway, it impacted the side of a mountain. The collision occurred at a distance of approximately 15 km from the airport.
There were 10 fatalities among the occupants on board the four-engine airplane. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.
Findings
The aircraft was in a holding pattern following an aborted approach.
The impact occurred on a mountain slope during the descent/holding phase.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck terrain while operating in a holding pattern following a go-around maneuver.
What happened in the 29 Apr 1982 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Quito, Ecuador?
A four-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a go-around maneuver while approaching Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport, resulting in no survivors.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Apr 1982 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Apr 1982 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration FAE743, operated by Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana, at Quito, Ecuador.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft struck terrain while operating in a holding pattern following a go-around maneuver.
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