During a training flight crashed the machine Embraer EMB-314B (A-29B) Super Tucano from 23. the wing (Ala de Combate No.23 Luchando Vencerás), probably from the 2313. squadron "Falcons" (Air de Combate 2313 "Halcones"), the air base Eloy Alfaro (Base Aérea Eloy Alfaro) of the ecuadorian air force near the city of Manta.
At 17:14 local time, according to a witness, the fire broke out on the wing of the aircraft, which subsequently crashed. A two-man crew, captain Tapia and lieutenant Galarza, in order catapulted. Both were taken to the hospital.
Investigation of causes of accident takes place.
Source:
aviation-safety.net
fuerzaaereaecuatoriana.mil.ec
www.elcomercio.com.
At 17:14 local time, according to a witness, the fire broke out on the wing of the aircraft, which subsequently crashed. A two-man crew, captain Tapia and lieutenant Galarza, in order catapulted. Both were taken to the hospital.
Investigation of causes of accident takes place.
Source:
aviation-safety.net
fuerzaaereaecuatoriana.mil.ec
www.elcomercio.com.