Shell Company of Ecuador
Safety Score
9.5/10Total Incidents
9
Total Fatalities
42
Recent Incidents
Bristol 170 Freighter
The twin engine aircraft was performing a short charter flight from Shell-Mera Airport, in the Pastaza Province, to Ambato-Chachoán Airport, carrying a crew of three and 31 passengers who were going to Ambato to visit their families who suffered an earthquake that killed more than 5,000 people a day before. On final approach from the south in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft hit a hill located in Salasaca, some 11 km short of runway 01 threshold. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and all 35 occupants were killed.
Grumman G-21A Goose
The crew was engaged in a test flight when the seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the Río Pastaza. Both crew members were killed. Crew: Cpt Fergusson, pilot, F/O Harold Riggs, flight engineer.
Grumman G-21A Goose
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Río Villano, affluent of the Río Curaray. The seaplane was destroyed and both crew members were injured.
Grumman G-21A Goose
Few minutes after his departure from Shell-Mera Airport, the pilot encountered very bad weather conditions. While approaching the valley of Baños de Agua Santa, the seaplane hit the slope of a mountain and was destroyed on impact. All five occupants were killed.
Ford 4
On touchdown, the left tyre burst. The aircraft went out of control, veered off runway to the left and crashed on rocks. All three passengers were unhurt while the pilot was killed.
Ford 5
The three engine aircraft was involved in a cargo flight with a load of cement. For unknown reason, the pilot was forced to abandon the takeoff procedure. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to a halt. All three occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Budd RB-1 Conestoga
For unknown reason, belly landed in Shell-Mera Airport. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Ford 4
Went out of control on touchdown, nosed over and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Ecuador
Risk Level
Low Risk