Region
South America

Crash of a Douglas C-53D-DO near Tingo Maria: 18 killed

Date & Time: Feb 4, 1962 at 1005 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
OB-PBH-530
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Huánuco – Pucallpa
MSN:
7331
YOM:
1942
Location:
Tingo María
Huánuco
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
The aircraft was on a scheduled domestic flight between the towns of Huánuco and Pucallpa with 3 crew members and 15 passengers aboard. The aircraft, which was flying at a height of 15,000 feet was operating normally up to 0955LT at which time the pilot reported by radio that the aircraft was returning to Huánuco because of bad weather. There was no further communication from the aircraft. Eye-witnesses reported that the aircraft was seen 'falling and revolving in its descent' and they also stated they heard the noise of the engines 'accelerating in a burst of power' just before the aircraft struck the ground near the base of a hill. The time of the accident was approximately 1005LT. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 18 occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
For undetermined reasons, the port elevator separated from the aircraft in flight.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Iquitos: 6 killed

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1961
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
FAP317
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
104
YOM:
1951
Location:
Iquitos-Moronacocha
Loreto
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
While approaching Iquitos, the engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing on the Rio Napo but on final, the seaplane struck a tree trunk and crashed into the river. The mechanic was able to swim to the shore and was rescued while six other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-45-DK near Chimbote: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 20, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
OB-PAM-146
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Picota – Trujillo
MSN:
16947/34206
YOM:
1945
Location:
Chimbote
Ancash
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Chimbote. The wreckage was found three days later and all four crew members have been killed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-4 on Cerro Baco: 14 killed

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1959 at 1930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-4
Operator:
Registration:
HK-135
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Bogotá – Quito – Lima
MSN:
10418
YOM:
1944
Flight number:
AV667
Location:
Cerro Baco
Ancash
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft departed Quito Airport at 1548LT bound for Lima, Peru. At 1845LT, the crew reported his position and gave his ETA at Lima Airport at 2011LT. While cruising at an altitude of 9,200 feet, the airplane struck the slope of Cerro Baco located about 12 km northwest of Huaricanga. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 14 occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
The aircraft was not following the assigned route at the time of the accident, maybe due to a navigation error or a malfunction of one or more instruments.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando near Moro: 8 killed

Date & Time: May 21, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Lineas Aéreas Interpolar
Registration:
CC-CIA-497
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Miami – Panama City – Talara – Arica
MSN:
30482
YOM:
1944
Location:
Moro
Ancash
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Miami to Arica with intermediate stops in Panama City and Talara. While cruising at an altitude of 10,000 feet in poor weather conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of Cerro Shano shrouded in clouds. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all eight occupants were killed, among them four merchants.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando near Tournavista: 12 killed

Date & Time: May 13, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
OB-WBP-507
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Lima – Pucallpa – Tarapoto
MSN:
26829
YOM:
1944
Location:
Tournavista
Huánuco
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
While cruising in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 30 km south of Tournavista. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 12 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-30-CU Commando in Cuzco

Date & Time: May 8, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
OB-QAM-488
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
26709
YOM:
1943
Location:
Cuzco-Alejandro Velasco Astete
Cuzco
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Cuzco-Alejandro Velasco Astete, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames in a field. All five occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was partially destroyed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-25-CU Commando in Moyobamba

Date & Time: Jan 4, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
OB-QAL-487
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
26656
YOM:
1943
Location:
Moyobamba
San Martín
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown, the airplane encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance, overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest against a radio mast. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon in Cuzco: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 7, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
Operator:
Aerovias Madre de Dios
Registration:
OB-WBO
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Cuzco-Alejandro Velasco Astete
Cuzco
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Cuzco Airport for unknown reason. Three occupants were killed while three others were injured.
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