Summary
On February 14, 2009, at approximately 2138 UTC, a Cessna 172G (Peruvian registration OB-1093) operated by a private individual was substantially damaged during a high-speed ground run at Las Dunas Airport (SPIA) in Ica, Peru. The aircraft departed the right side of runway 33 and collided with terrain. The pilot and two passengers received minor injuries. There was no fire.
Event Details
The accident occurred after the airplane had undergone maintenance and was performing a series of ground runs on runway 33 before a planned test flight. During one such run, the pilot lost directional control while the aircraft was moving at high speed. The Cessna veered off the right side of the runway and struck terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA) of Peru. According to the official report, the pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries in the incident.
Investigation
Further information regarding this accident may be obtained from the CIAA at Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil, Jirón Zorritos 1203, Lima 1, Perú. The report released by the Government of Peru is for informational purposes only and contains no analysis or determination of probable cause.