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Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12-II in Iquitos: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1995 at 0730 LT
Type of aircraft:
Harbin Yunsunji Y-12
Operator:
Registration:
OB-1498
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Iquitos - Iquitos
MSN:
0049
YOM:
1992
Location:
Iquitos-Moronacocha
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Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training flight on behalf of the Peruvian Air Force. Shortly after takeoff from Moronacocha Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Lake Caballococha: 8 killed

Date & Time: Oct 21, 1992
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
OB-1155
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
379
YOM:
1973
Location:
Caballococha
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Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
While approaching Caballococha, the seaplane suffered an engine failure. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in Lake Caballococha. Three occupants were injured and eight others killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 near El Estrecho: 8 killed

Date & Time: Aug 27, 1992
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
OB-1153
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Iquitos – El Estrecho
MSN:
316
YOM:
1971
Location:
El Estrecho
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Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
En route from Iquitos to El Estrecho, the crew encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing on the Río Algodón when the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a dense wooded area, about 22 km south of El Estrecho. Both pilots and six passengers were killed while 13 other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Douglas DC-8-33AF in Iquitos

Date & Time: Mar 28, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-8
Operator:
Export Air Cargo
Registration:
OB-1456
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
45272
YOM:
1960
Location:
Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta
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Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta runway 06, the crew started the braking procedure when, at a speed of about 100 knots, the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the nose gear due to the fracture of the upper cap of the nose gear shock strut which in turn led to the failure of the control arms of the down lock safety mechanism.

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
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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 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
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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 Douglas DC-8-32 in Iquitos

Date & Time: Aug 10, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-8
Operator:
Registration:
OB-T-1316
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Lima - Iquitos
MSN:
45384
YOM:
1960
Location:
Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta
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Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft landed too far down a wet runway at Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta Airport. After touchdown, the crew started the braking procedure but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest few dozen meters further. All four crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who landed the aircraft too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available. At the time of the accident, the runway was wet, which was considered as a contributing factor.

Crash of a Boeing 737-248 in Iquitos

Date & Time: Apr 3, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 737-200
Operator:
Registration:
OB-R-1314
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Lima - Iquitos
MSN:
19425
YOM:
1969
Location:
Iquitos-Moronacocha
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Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
133
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The approach and landing in Iquitos was completed in heavy rain falls. After landing on a wet runway, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest with the right engine torn off. All 139 occupants were evacuated, among them 14 passengers were injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas DC-8-33F in Iquitos: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 12, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-8
Operator:
Registration:
N715UA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Lima - Iquitos
MSN:
45386/62
YOM:
1960
Location:
Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta
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Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On approach to Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta Airport, the crew encountered limited visibility due to poor weather conditions. He failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the airplane struck trees and crashed in a jungle located few km from the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.
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