Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

Shortly after takeoff from Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport, while climbing, the airplane lost height, stalled and crashed. All four crew members were killed. The airplane was completing a cargo flight to Lima on behalf of Servicio Aéreo de Transportes Comerciales (SATCO) and had a dual registration FAP395 and OB-R-1004.

Probable cause:

It is believed that the accident was the consequence of an engine failure, maybe a multiple engine failure.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H2 Turbo Porter in Peru

Date & Time: Mar 16, 1977

Type of aircraft:

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

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FAP340

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Military

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Yes

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744

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1975

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Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Iquitos

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1976

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

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FAP333

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Military

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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418

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1974

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Crashed in unknown circumstances in Iquitos. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H2 Turbo Porter in Peru

Date & Time: Mar 17, 1975

Type of aircraft:

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

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FAP314

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Military

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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717

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1974

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Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Peru. There were no casualties.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Peru

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1974

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

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FAP303

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Military

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315

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1971

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Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Peru.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-5D Buffalo near San Ramón: 12 killed

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1973

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Military

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Mountains

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Puerto Inca - San Ramón

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While descending to San Ramón-Capitan Alvarino Airport in marginal weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located 16 km from the airport. The wreckage was found on March 10 and all 12 occupants have been killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D Commando near Palca: 35 killed

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1971 at 1430 LT

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

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FAP381

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Flight

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Military

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Mountains

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Mazamari – Lima

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While cruising in limited visibility, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Cuti Padre located in the region of Palca, Junín. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 35 occupants have been killed. The airplane was on its way from Mazamari to Lima, carrying a crew of five and 30 passengers, 14 Police officers and 16 of their family members. It is believed the accident was the result of an in-flight technical problem.