Incident Overview
On 9 January 2003, TANS Peru Flight 222, a domestic passenger flight operating from Lima to Chachapoyas with a scheduled stopover in Chiclayo, crashed into a hillside during its approach to Chachapoyas Airport. The aircraft involved was a Fokker F28-1000 Fellowship, a short-range airliner.
Fatalities and Impact
The crash resulted in the deaths of all 46 passengers and crew members on board. This event stands as the deadliest accident in the history of TANS Peru, the airline that operated the flight.
Circumstances
Flight 222 was on the final leg of its journey when it struck terrain near the airport. The accident occurred in daylight conditions, though specific weather or ATC factors were not reported. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact, with no survivors.
Aftermath
Emergency services responded to the crash site, but the remote location and severe damage hindered rescue efforts. The accident prompted investigations by Peruvian authorities, though no official cause has been reported in available sources.