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Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 Marquise near Campanilla: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 14, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
OB-1284
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Saposoa - Uchiza
MSN:
282
YOM:
1974
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While on a positioning flight from Saposoa – Uchiza, the twin engine aircraft disappeared from radar screens and the pilot did not send any distress call. The wreckage was found in a jungle near Campanilla and both occupants were killed. Weather conditions were considered as good but it is possible that is deteriorated locally.

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-36A Marquise in Uchiza

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
OB-1219
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Uchiza - Lima
MSN:
730
YOM:
1978
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Uchiza Airport, while climbing, the pilot reported engine problems to ATC and elected to return. On approach, he realized that a landing was not possible as weather conditions deteriorated rapidly. He then decided to attempt an emergency landing along the Huallaga River. Upon landing, the aircraft slid for few dozen meters and eventually came to rest upside down. Both occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Fire on the left engine after takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Beechcraft B90 King Air in Uchiza

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
OB-1361
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
LJ-451
YOM:
1970
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, as he was approaching V1, the pilot saw a vehicle on the runway. He attempted to avoid the collision when the aircraft veered off runway and collided with trees. All five occupants escaped uninjured.

Crash of a Piper PA-31T-620 Cheyenne II in Tocache: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
OB-1176
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Tocache - Uchiza
MSN:
31-8020010
YOM:
1980
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Tocache Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft exploded and crashed, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 402C Utililiner II in Urpay: 12 killed

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
OB-T-1254
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Urpay - Uchiza
MSN:
402C-0638
YOM:
1982
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Urpay Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties to gain sufficient altitude and struck a mountain. All 12 occupants were killed.