Cessna 172 ground excursion at Las Dunas Airport

No fatalities • Ica, Peru

A Cessna 172 sustained substantial damage after the pilot lost directional control during a high-speed ground run in Ica, Peru.

What happened

On February 14, 2009, at approximately 2138 UTC, a Cessna 172G, registration OB-1093, was performing post-maintenance ground runs on runway 33 at Las Dunas Airport (SPIA) in Ica, Peru. The aircraft was undergoing a series of engine tests on the ground prior to a scheduled test flight.

During a high-speed ground run, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and collided with the terrain. There was no fire following the impact. The pilot and two passengers sustained 3 minor injuries, and there were 0 fatalities.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Feb 2009 CESSNA 172 G accident near Ica, Peru?

A Cessna 172 sustained substantial damage after the pilot lost directional control during a high-speed ground run in Ica, Peru.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Feb 2009 CESSNA 172 G accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Feb 2009 involved a CESSNA 172 G, operated by Carlos Alberto Palacin Fernandez, at Ica, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

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