Quito - Guayaquil

On May 1, 1996 at 04:56 PM, Quito - Guayaquil experienced a crash involving Boeing 727-200, operated by Fly Linhas Aéreas, with the event recorded near Quito-Mariscal Sucre (City) Pichincha.

The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

90 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 90 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 11, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 79, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is other causes. During the takeoff roll from runway 35 at Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport, just before V1 speed, the captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, collided with the ILS antenna, went down an embankment, struck a concrete wall and came to rest. All 90 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. On board were all staff and players of the Brazilian soccer team Corinthians.

Aircraft reference details include registration PP-LBY, MSN 21297, year of manufacture 1976.