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Aero Taxis Equatorianos
Aero Taxis Equatorianos
Thursday May 2, 1974
Struck a mountain shortly after takeoff. Failure to climb to the minimum safety altitude. Overconfidence of the crew. Distraction by a tourist guide in the cockpit.
Crash Details
Date
Thursday May 2, 1974
Location
Banos, Ecuador
Passengers
21
Crew
3
Fatalities
22
Survivors
2
Aircraft Type
Douglas C-47
Operator
Aero Taxis Equatorianos
Registration
HC-AUC
Flight Origin
Pastaza
Flight Destination
Ambato
Banos, Ecuador
Aero Taxis Equatorianos
Douglas C-47
1974