Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 14 March 1972
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Aerotaxis Ecuatorianos SA – ATESA
Registration Number: HC-SJE
Location: Sangay Volcano –
ÿ Ecuador
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: C-47 cargo planeC-47 cargo plane
Category: Accident
A C-47 cargo plane impacted the Sangay Volcano, resulting in damage to the aircraft.A C-47 cargo plane impacted the Sangay Volcano, resulting in damage to the aircraft.
Description
The C-47 cargo plane impacted the 5300 m (17388 ft) high Sangay Volcano while en route between Quito and Macas, Ecuador. The volcano is located 41 km northwest of the destination airport, Macas.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically strong winds and turbulence, likely contributed to the impact.Weather conditions, specifically strong winds and turbulence, likely contributed to the impact.Share on:
