Boeing B737-200 accident near Latacunga, Ec, August 30, 2008
On August 30, 2008 at about 7:45 pm local time, a Boeing B737-200, registered YV102T, was destroyed in an accident near Latacunga (Latacunga airport). It was a ferry flight under non-U.S. private rules. 3 people were killed. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 30, 2008 · about 7:45 pm local time
- Place
- Latacunga, Ecuador · Latacunga
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Boeing B737-200
- Registration
- YV102T · no longer on the register · serial 21545
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Ferry flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: retractable
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: Caracas
- Destination: Latacunga
- Flight plan: IFR
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: night
- Wind: from 180° at 16 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 3,300 ft; not recorded
- Temperature: 61°F (16°C), dew point 45°F (7°C)
- Altimeter: 29.92 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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