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Hijacked Aircraft Crash-Lands in Sur Cayambe Province (HC-BHU)

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On October 27, 1991, a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 (registration HC-BHU) operated by Transporte Aéreo Ejecutivo - TAE was involved in an aviation accident near Ecuador, Ecuador in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Crash landed after being hijacked. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft was hijacked about 30 minutes into a flight and crash-landed in Sur Cayambe province. All seven occupants were released, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview About 30 minutes into the flight, the pilot reported his position to air traffic control (ATC), after which contact with the aircraft was lost. Subsequent reports indicated that the aircraft had been hijacked and had crash-landed in the Sur Cayambe province. All seven occupants on board were released following the incident. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the aircraft crash-landed after being hijacked. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific location were provided in the source material.

Probable cause

Crash landed after being hijacked.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Oct 1991 Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 accident near Ecuador, Ecuador?

An aircraft was hijacked about 30 minutes into a flight and crash-landed in Sur Cayambe province. All seven occupants were released, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Oct 1991 Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Oct 1991 involved a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840, registration HC-BHU, operated by Transporte Aéreo Ejecutivo - TAE, at Ecuador, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Crash landed after being hijacked.

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