E-180

On September 19, 1992 at 12:00 AM, E-180 experienced a crash involving Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), operated by Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana, with the event recorded near Capahuari Pastaza.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to Capahuari, the pilot lost visual contact with the ground due to a rain squall. Suddenly, the single engine aircraft struck the runway 36 surface and bounced. Out of control, it veered off runway to the left and came to rest in a ravine. Both occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration E-180, MSN 750, year of manufacture 1975.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -2.2557°, -77.0517°.