Embraer E190 accident near Quito, Ec, September 17, 2011
On September 17, 2011, a Embraer E190, registered HCCEZ, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Quito (Quito airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 5 people were seriously injured; 97 others were unhurt. 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
- September 17, 2011
- Place
- Quito, Ecuador · Quito
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were seriously injured; 97 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Embraer E190
- Registration
- HCCEZ · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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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
What happened, in order
- Runway excursion during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Ge CF34B (turbofan); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Ge CF34B (turbofan); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: Loja
- Destination: SEQU Quito
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 35, 10,230 ft by 150 ft
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: night
- Wind: from 320° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 1 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 10,000 ft; a few clouds at 300 ft
- Temperature: 55°F (13°C), dew point 52°F (11°C)
- Altimeter: 29.92 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 2 | 1 | ||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 96 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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