Historical Events tagged with "saeta"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
SAETA Flight 011 Missing in Ecuador
SAETA Flight 011, a domestic flight in Ecuador, disappeared while en route from Quito to Guayaquil. The aircraft, a Boeing 727, lost contact with air traffic control shortly after takeoff, and extensive search efforts could not locate the wreckage. It was not until 1984 that the remains of the flight were discovered in the dense jungles of Pastaza Province, revealing the tragic fate of all 57 passengers and crew on board.
Continue ReadingSAETA Flight 232 Disappears Over Chimborazo
SAETA Flight 232, a domestic flight in Ecuador operated by the South American Air Transport Company (SAETA), disappeared en route from Quito to Guayaquil while flying over the Chimborazo volcano. Despite a full search effort, the wreckage was not discovered until 2002, leading to numerous speculations about the cause of the crash. All 59 passengers and crew members aboard were lost in this incident, which shocked the nation and raised concerns regarding aviation safety in mountainous regions.
Continue Reading