Shortly after noon, a light aircraft veered off the runway during airport operations. The plane ended up crashing outside the airport terminal and came to a stop on Hurtado de Mendoza Avenue, in the Milchichig ravine area. Preliminary reports identify the aircraft as a Cessna Grand Caravan EX belonging to Cuencana Airlines. Photo: Boris Romoleroux API 20261008 248490 6ac803164a698 brr 1852
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Credit: Agencia Prensa-Independiente
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Recording Date: Oct 8, 2026
Media Size: 2,953×2,002 Pixels
Cuenca,Ecuador, October 8, 2026 Shortly after noon, a light aircraft veered off the runway during airport operations. The plane ended up crashing outside the airport terminal and came to a stop on Hurtado de Mendoza Avenue, in the Milchichig ravine area. Preliminary reports identify the aircraft as a Cessna Grand Caravan EX belonging to Cuencana Airlines. Photo: Boris Romoleroux API 20261008 248490 6ac803164a698 brr 1852
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