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.