Plane C172 HCBAN Crashes In Ecuador, Results Timorese 1 Father Enio Lost His Life
Imagem : Padre Enio Esteves
Sapnews Pro : Linked to the tragic crash of C172 HCBAN plane that crashed in Wishim, Taisha Canton, Morona Province Santiago resulted in three people lost their lives including Timorese Father Enio Esteves in Ecuador.
According to the publication of eluniversu.com said that a religious person and three crew members died in a plane crash that occurred in the province of Morona Santiago, Ecuador.
“Three people lost their lives in the afternoon, January 26, 2026, due to a plane crash that occurred in Wishim, part of the Canton of Taisha, in the province of Morona Santiago” Cite eluniverse.com. Ecuador, 26/01/2026.
According to information, the plane was traveling from Wishim to Wasakentsa with the objective of doing community service activities when it crashed.
“The disaster occurred at 18:10, when the plane of the company Aero Morona left the runway in Wishim”
The victims were identified as Father Enio Esteves SDB. (Achuar Zone Parish Pastor), Captain Danny Patricio López (Aero Morona company pilot and manager) and Roberto Wisum Tsamaraint (Wasakentsa Mission Secretary).
The victims who died, the community considers them very active in social and religious activities in the Province of Morona Santiago.
After the disaster, communities rushed to the scene to help the victim but could not save because of the plane’s strong explosion.
The Bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Méndez, Nestor Montesdeoca, feels sad because Father Enio Esteves also lost his life in the accident.
“We are in mourning. Our condolences to those who came to the Apostolic Vicariate of Mendez and the Salesian families,” the religious leader wrote.
The incident is a great sadness for the Taisha community and the entire province of Morona Santiago because the victims have a dedication and commitment to the Amazonian community.
Father Enio was a missionary, a Timorese son who became a faithful servant of the Gospel in Ucuador, a man who dedicated himself to the Achuar and Shuar people.
He gave his life with humility, commitment, and a true spirit of service. He became a witness of faith who was always close to those who humbled himself, working tirelessly for the people of the Amazon.
Today, heaven receives this missionary and the world says goodbye to a good shepherd who always instills the values of hope, peace and love in communities.
The Achuar and Shuar people extend their sincere condolences to his family, friends, communities, and all who shared his mission. May God receive him in His glory and may his example continue to light our way.
According to information accessed by SAP News TL, Father Enio Esteves is from the Salesian congregation of Dom Bosco (SDB) and comes from the administrative post of Iliomar, Lautém municipality.