Cessna U206F crash near Nazca, Peru

7 fatalities • Nazca, Peru

A sightseeing flight operated by Nazca Airlines crashed into terrain near Nazca, resulting in seven fatalities.

What happened

On February 25, 2010, at approximately 11:30 local time, a Cessna U206F, registered as OB-1117, crashed near Nazca in the Ica Province of Peru. The aircraft, operated by Nazca Airlines, was conducting a sightseeing flight under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) in accordance with Peruvian flight regulations.

The impact with the terrain destroyed the aircraft. The flight involved a commercial pilot and six passengers, all of whom sustained 7 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

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

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Feb 2010 CESSNA U206F accident near Nazca, Peru?

A sightseeing flight operated by Nazca Airlines crashed into terrain near Nazca, resulting in seven fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Feb 2010 CESSNA U206F accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Feb 2010 involved a CESSNA U206F, operated by Nazca Airlines, at Nazca, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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