Fokker F28-4000 accident near Quito, Ec, September 22, 2008
On September 22, 2008 at about 4:20 pm local time, a Fokker F28-4000, registered HCCDT, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff (rejected takeoff) near Quito. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 3 people were seriously injured and 63 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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 22, 2008 · about 4:20 pm local time
- Place
- Quito, Ecuador · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were seriously injured and 63 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Fokker F28-4000
- Registration
- HCCDT · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On September 22, 2008, about 1600 universal time, a Fokker F28-4000, HC-CDT, flight ICD-504, registered to and operated by Icaro Air, as a scheduled domestic passenger flight, aborted take off on runway 35 at Mariscal Surce Airport (SEQU), Quito, Ecuador. The flight crew reported a fire warning light in the forward baggage compartment on the takeoff roll. The airplane went off the end of the runway and collided with an instrument landing system antenna, perimeter fence, and perimeter wall before stopping near a road. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage. The airline transport rated pilot-in-command, first officer, and 1 flight attendant received serious injuries. One flight attendant and 62 passengers reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Quito at 1559, on September 22, 2008, and was en-route to Coca, Ecuador. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ecuador. Any further information can be obtained from: Direccion General de Aviacion Civil Buenos Aires 149 Y 10 de Agusto P.O. Box 2077 Quito, Republica del Ecuador Phone: 593-2-223-8981 Fax; 593-2- 223-8352 This information is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by, or obtained for the Government of 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
What happened, in order
- Miscellaneous/other during takeoff (rejected takeoff) defining event
Pilot
- Injury: serious injuries
Co-pilot
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SEQU Quito at 4:19 pm
- Destination: SECO Coca
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 180° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 10,000 ft; a few clouds at 1,000 ft
- Temperature: 57°F (14°C), dew point 48°F (9°C)
- Altimeter: 30.43 inHg
- Observation at 4:00 pm from SEQU
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 1 | 1 | ||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 62 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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