This was one of 2 MXP-650s purchased by the Air Force for training: FAE-751 and FAE-752. On January 29, 2002, FAE-752 crashed while on a training flight at Salinas killing its two occupants. The remains of the aircraft have been found in the back part of this aquatic park, apparently to be on display along with two other aircraft inside the park. The other MXP-650 is currently stored inside a hangar at Cotopaxi Air Force Base in Latacunga.

One of a few MXP-650's in the country.

One of the few MXP 650 Amigo's in Ecuador, here spotted at the brand new airfield just outside the city of Cuenca. Her sister (HC-U0025) can be seen in photo: 2436865. The 3rd one of this type in Ecuador crashed fatally.

One of the few MXP 650 Amigo's in Ecuador, here spotted at the brand new airfield just outside the city of Cuenca.

When will she (ever) fly again? Stored here for years now, just outside the city of Guayaquil. It's a pretty unforgiving plane to fly, or so I've been told. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

One of the few MXP 650 Amigo's in Ecuador, here spotted at the brand new airfield just outside the city of Cuenca. Her sister (HC-U0025) can be seen in photo: 2436865. The 3rd one of this type in Ecuador crashed fatally.