Incident Overview
On February 25, 2010, at approximately 1630 UTC (1130 local time), a Cessna U206F aircraft, registered in Peru as OB-1117, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Nazca, Ica Province, Peru. The aircraft was operated by Nazca Airlines and was conducting a sightseeing flight under Peruvian flight regulations. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The Peruvian commercial pilot and six passengers sustained fatal injuries.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is being conducted by the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA) of the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil, Lima, Peru. The report issued is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Republic of Peru.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna U206F, a single-engine utility aircraft. The specific registration, OB-1117, is Peruvian. No further details regarding the aircraft's maintenance history or pilot qualifications were included in the released information.
Circumstances
The flight was operated as a sightseeing trip. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact with terrain has not been detailed in the source material. The weather was reported as visual meteorological conditions. No mention of air traffic control involvement or emergency services response was provided.
Aftermath
The accident resulted in the complete destruction of the aircraft. All seven occupants—one pilot and six passengers—were fatally injured. The investigation by Peruvian authorities continues.