What happened
On May 9, 2008, at 15:06 EDT, a Cessna 172M, registration OB-1366, was performing a business flight departing from Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport in Yurimaguas, Peru. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power.
The pilot was forced to perform a landing in a nearby field. During the landing sequence, the aircraft nosed over and landed in an inverted position, sustaining substantial damage.
At the time of the accident, weather conditions were within visual meteorological conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds from 120 degrees at 10 knots. A visual flight rules flight plan had been filed for the flight.
There were no injuries reported among the commercial pilot and the three passengers on board.