Bristol 170 Freighter crash, Aug 6, 1949 (34 killed), Sal...
Bristol 170 Freighter accident on August 6, 1949 near Salasaca Tungurahua, Ecuador with 34 fatalities.
- Date: August 6, 1949
- Aircraft: Bristol 170 Freighter
- Location: Salasaca Tungurahua, Ecuador
- Fatalities: 34
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
Shell Company of Ecuador Bristol 170 Freighter HC-SBU was on a short charter from Shell-Mera to Ambato carrying passengers to relatives affected by an earthquake. On final approach in poor weather it struck a hill at Salasaca about 11 km short of the runway. All occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.