Incident Overview
Date: Friday 16 March 2012
Aircraft Type: CASA CN-235M-100
Owner/operator: Aviaci¢n del Ejrcito Ecuatoriana – AEE
Registration Number: AEE-503
Location: Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport (UIO) –
ÿ Ecuador
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 35
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
A CASA CN-235 transport plane experienced a significant damage in a takeoff accident at Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport (UIO), Ecuador. No casualties were reported. The aircraft operated from Quito (UIO) to Guayaquil (GYE) and came to rest on the runway with the landing gear retracted. The airport was temporarily closed for hours to address the situation.A CASA CN-235 transport plane experienced a significant damage in a takeoff accident at Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport (UIO), Ecuador. No casualties were reported. The aircraft operated from Quito (UIO) to Guayaquil (GYE) and came to rest on the runway with the landing gear retracted. The airport was temporarily closed for hours to address the situation.
Description
A CASA CN-235 transport plane sustained substantial damage in takeoff accident at Quito-Mariscal Sucre Airport (UIO), Ecuador. There were no casualties. The airplane operated on a flight from Quito (UIO) to Guayaquil (GYE). The airplane came to rest on the runway with the landing gear retracted. The airport was closed for hours to remove the plane.
Source of Information
http://www.eluniverso.com/2012/03/17/1/1447/suspendidos-vuelos-quito-averia-avion-ejercito.htmlhttp://www.eluniverso.com/2012/03/17/1/1447/suspendidos-vuelos-quito-averia-avion-ejercito.htmlPrimary Cause
Unspecified mechanical failure during takeoff.Unspecified mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on:
