Crash of a De Havilland DHC-5D Buffalo near San Ramón: 12 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 28, 1973
Operator:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Puerto Inca - San Ramón
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
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.
