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August 30, 2008 · Boeing B737-200 · YV102T

Latacunga, EC

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2008
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Latacunga, EC
Aircraft
Boeing B737-200
Tail Number
YV102T
Operator
Conviasa
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DCA08WA096

On Aug 30, 2008, at approximately 2102 local time, a B737-200, Venezuelan registry YV-102T, crashed in high terrain on approach to Latacunga, Ecuador. The flight had departed Caracas Venezuela, Maiquetia airport. The airplane was formerly operated by Conviasa airlines of Venezuela, and was being ferried for maintenance prior to transfer to a new owner. The 2 pilots and one crew chief were fatally injured. The crew reported on the ILS approach at 13,000 feet, but then did not respond to further ATC transmissions. The wreckage was located at the 12,000 foot level of the Illinzia volcano, about 15 nm northwest of Latacunga. This investigation is being conducted by the Ecuadoran DGAC. A U.S. Accredited Representative has been assigned to assist the DGAC of Ecuador in their investigation. All inquiries concerning this investigation should be directed to: Dirección General de Aviación Civil Departamento de Seguridad de Vuelo Buenos Aires 149 y Av. 10 de Agosto Casilla 2077 Quito Ecuador

Full Narrative

On Aug 30, 2008, at approximately 2102 local time, a B737-200, Venezuelan registry YV-102T, crashed in high terrain on approach to Latacunga, Ecuador. The flight had departed Caracas Venezuela, Maiquetia airport. The airplane was formerly operated by Conviasa airlines of Venezuela, and was being ferried for maintenance prior to transfer to a new owner. The 2 pilots and one crew chief were fatally injured. The crew reported on the ILS approach at 13,000 feet, but then did not respond to further ATC transmissions. The wreckage was located at the 12,000 foot level of the Illinzia volcano, about 15 nm northwest of Latacunga. This investigation is being conducted by the Ecuadoran DGAC. A U.S. Accredited Representative has been assigned to assist the DGAC of Ecuador in their investigation. All inquiries concerning this investigation should be directed to: Dirección General de Aviación Civil Departamento de Seguridad de Vuelo Buenos Aires 149 y Av. 10 de Agosto Casilla 2077 Quito Ecuador

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 UTC
Nearest AirportLatacunga (20nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing B737-200
Tail NumberYV102T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorConviasa
Engines2
Seats+ 2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightNight
Wind180° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data