Accident Overview
On October 2, 2010, at approximately 2102 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 185 aircraft, bearing Peruvian registration OB-1808, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Nazca, Peru. The aircraft was being operated by Air Nasca S.A.C. on a commercial air tour flight. The pilot and five passengers sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Aircraft and Operator
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 185, registration OB-1808, operated by Air Nasca S.A.C. The flight originated from Maria Reiche Neuman Airport (SPZA) in Nazca, Peru. The nature of the flight was a local commercial air tour.
Sequence of Events
According to information released by the Government of Peru, the accident occurred during the initial climb after takeoff. The aircraft experienced a loss of power during this phase of flight, subsequently impacting terrain. The exact cause of the power loss has not been specified in the released information.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Peru, specifically the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA) of the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil. The information provided in this report is for informational purposes only and is based exclusively on data released by the Peruvian authorities.