Incident Overview
On June 6, 2008, at approximately 1810 local time, a Boeing 737-2A5 aircraft, registered as OB-1799-P and operated by Aero Condor S.A.C., returned to FAP Captain David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (SPCL) in Pucallpa, Peru. The flight had just departed from Pucallpa when the crew encountered a very strong vibration. The decision was made to return to the airport for an uneventful landing.
Crew and Passengers
The aircraft carried six crew members and a number of passengers. No injuries were reported among either the crew or the passengers.
Damage Discovered
Following the landing, the crew inspected the aircraft and found that the left-hand horizontal stabilizer had sustained damage. Additionally, portions of the left-hand elevator and its trim tab were missing.
Investigation
The Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA) of Peru assumed jurisdiction over the investigation. As the state of manufacture, the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) assigned a U.S. accredited representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.
Further Information
For additional details regarding this incident, inquiries may be directed to:
CIAA Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil Jirón Zorritos 1203 Lima 1, Perú
This report contains only information obtained from or released by the government of Peru.