Region
South America

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

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos Unidos de la Selva Amazonica - TAUSA
Registration:
OB-1219
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Uchiza - Lima
MSN:
730
YOM:
1978
Location:
Uchiza
Huánuco
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
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 Casa 212 Aviocar 200 in Bellavista: 15 killed

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1991 at 1650 LT
Type of aircraft:
Casa 212 Aviocar
Operator:
Registration:
OB-1218
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bellavista - Pucallpa
MSN:
232
YOM:
1982
Location:
Bellavista-Huallaga
San Martín
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
15
Circumstances:
While parked at Bellavista-Huallaga Airport, the crew was stopped by seven local police officers who suspected narcotic traffic. In a certain confusion, the crew ignored the police instructions and elected to takeoff. Shortly after rotation, while climbing to a height of 20 meters, the aircraft was hit by several bullets shot by the policemen. The crew lost control of the airplane that crashed by the runway. All 15 occupants were killed. It was later determined that the captain was killed instantly while the copilot died one hour after the accident as five bullets were found in his body.
Probable cause:
Shot down by local police officers. At the time of the crash, all policemen were intoxicated and elected to stop the airplane as they suspected narcotic traffic.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2P near Iquitos

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1991
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Aero Manu
Registration:
OB-1350
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G139-12
YOM:
1972
Location:
Iquitos
Loreto
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew attempted an emergency landing near Iquitos following an engine failure. The aircraft crash landed and was damaged beyond repair while all 15 occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Beechcraft B90 King Air in Uchiza

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 90 King Air
Operator:
Aero Huaylas
Registration:
OB-1361
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
LJ-451
YOM:
1970
Location:
Uchiza
Huánuco
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
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 Pilatus PC-6/B2-H2 Turbo Porter in Iquitos

Date & Time: Nov 21, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
OB-1170
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
739
YOM:
1975
Location:
Iquitos
Loreto
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The float equipped aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in Iquitos. There were no casualties. Dual registration OB-1170 (civil) and 338 (military).

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Escalera

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Aero Bellavista
Registration:
OB-T-1207
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
859
YOM:
1977
Location:
Escalera
Lima
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances on a mountain located near Escalera. All 12 occupants were injured.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Saylla

Date & Time: Sep 20, 1990
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Aero Manu
Registration:
OB-1349
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G127-54
YOM:
1971
Location:
Saylla
Cuzco
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The encountered unknown technical problems and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in Saylla, about 12 km southeast of Cuzco Airport. All seven occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Unknown technical problems.

Crash of a Beechcraft B90 King Air near Iglesia de Quircan: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 90 King Air
Operator:
Servicio Expresso Nacional
Registration:
OB-1362
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
LJ-448
YOM:
1969
Location:
Iglesia de Quircan
Huánuco
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
En route, the pilot informed ATC about technical problems and apparently attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a mountainous terrain located near Iglesia de Quircan, about 25 km southwest of Huánuco. All nine occupants were killed.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Iberia

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1990
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Aero Manu
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Iberia
Madre de Dios
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane apparently crashed upon landing. All 10 occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Cessna 402B near Ayacucho: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 1, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Aero Sur
Registration:
OB-1318
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
402B-0403
YOM:
1973
Location:
Ayacucho
Ayacucho
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While cruising in bad weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Ayacucho. As the aircraft failed to arrive at destination, SAR operations were initiated but suspended few days later as no trace was found. Walkers found the wreckage in an isolated area on 28 August 1990.
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