A Conviasa Boeing 737, registered as YV-1014, tragically crashed into Illiniza Volcano while on a domestic flight from Quito to Guayaquil. Onboard were three people, including the pilot and co-pilot. On the day of the incident, severe weather conditions characterized by low visibility and heavy cloud cover likely contributed to the aircraft's loss of control. The flight, operated by Venezuelan state airline Conviasa, had reportedly entered a dangerous zone near the volcano, which presents a challenging environment for navigators. Once the aircraft failed to maintain contact with air traffic control, search and rescue efforts were immediately initiated, focusing on the mountainous area of Illiniza.Unfortunately, rescue teams faced intense difficulties reaching the crash site due to the rugged terrain and the ongoing bad weather. Eventually, search efforts confirmed that there were no survivors among the three individuals on board. The incident highlighted ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety regulations in Ecuador, especially in challenging flying conditions and the adequacy of pilot training for handling adverse weather. This crash pushed for improvements in safety protocols, training, and air traffic management to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The loss of the aircraft was a significant blow to both Conviasa and the aviation community in Ecuador.