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Small aircraft overshoots Cuenca runway, lands on avenue; two crew injured
A Cuencana Airlines light aircraft carrying monetary values overshot Mariscal Lamar Airport's runway in Cuenca, Ecuador on October 8, 2026 and fell onto a nearby avenue, injuring its two crew members. Emergency services responded; no ground fatalities were reported and the transported values remained secure.
Quick Facts
- Aircraft overshot runway during landing
- Aircraft fell onto adjacent avenue
- Aircraft struck utility pole
- Two crew members sustained injuries
- Monetary cargo remained intact





A light aircraft operating for Cuencana Airlines overshot the runway at Mariscal Lamar Airport in Cuenca, Ecuador on Thursday, October 8, 2026, during landing and fell onto Avenida Hurtado de Mendoza. The aircraft, traveling on a cargo run from Guayaquil carrying monetary values contracted by Ecuador's Central Bank, failed to brake in time on final approach. After leaving the runway at the northern end, the aircraft descended several meters and struck a utility pole on the busy avenue below.
Two crew members were on board. Both survived with injuries described as stable by Ecuador's General Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC). Emergency services including fire, police, and medical teams attended the scene. Security footage from Ecuador's integrated surveillance system (ECU911) captured the incident, showing the aircraft descending over traffic; several vehicles had crossed the impact zone seconds before the landing.
The aircraft sustained damage to its forward section. The Central Bank confirmed that the monetary values being transported remained intact and secure. No casualties were reported among vehicles on the avenue. The airport remained operational with flight delays while surrounding streets—including Paseo Milchichig, Bajada Milchichig, España, and sections of Avenida Hurtado de Mendoza—were temporarily closed for emergency response and aircraft removal. The DGAC stated the situation was controlled following protocol activation by airport personnel, emergency teams, and security agencies.
Why This Matters
A commercial cargo aircraft carrying monetary values contracted by Ecuador's Central Bank failed to stop within runway limits and fell onto an urban street during landing in Cuenca. Two crew members sustained injuries, and aircraft damage occurred; however, no ground fatalities were reported and the transported values remained secure. The incident affected airport operations (temporary flight delays and street closures) and triggered multi-agency emergency response protocols. Investigation by Ecuador's aviation authority (DGAC) is ongoing to determine the cause of the landing overshoot.
Timeline & Sources
Oct 8, 2026
WireAircraft accident reported; ECU911 coordinated emergency response
Oct 8, 2026
WireEmergency units dispatched (fire, health, traffic, police)
Oct 8, 2026
WireCentral Bank confirmed aircraft contracted for Guayaquil–Cuenca monetary transport; cargo intact and secured; crew safe
Oct 8, 2026
WireCorpac confirmed Mariscal Lamar Airport fully operational; recommended passengers check flight status with airlines
Related Signals
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- Ecuador Cuenca Avioneta Accidente 8274e7ba802b8c96ca86c6bedfb5d1c0apWireOct 8, 2026
- EN VIVO: Accidente de avioneta en CuencaEl MercurioMediaOct 8, 2026
- Dos personas viajaban en una aeronave procedente de Guayaquil que cayó a la vía tras salirse de la pista en CuencaEl UniversoMediaOct 8, 2026
- Video: Avioneta se sale de la pista y cae en avenida en EcuadorQuinta FuerzaMediaOct 8, 2026