Accident Overview
On 29 February 1996, Faucett Perú Flight 251, a scheduled domestic service from Lima to Tacna with an intermediate stop in Arequipa, crashed during its approach to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in Arequipa, Peru. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-200. All 123 persons on board—passengers and crew—died in the accident. This event stands as the most lethal aviation disaster in Peruvian history.
Flight Details
Flight 251 originated at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru, destined for Tacna, with a planned stopover at Arequipa. The first leg of the journey ended tragically when the aircraft impacted terrain while maneuvering to land at Rodríguez Ballón International Airport. The flight was operated by the Peruvian airline Faucett Perú.
Aftermath
The accident prompted an investigation by Peruvian authorities. The crash site was located near the airport, and recovery operations commenced. No further factual details about the cause or contributing factors were released in the official source. The aircraft was destroyed, and there were no survivors.