Accident Details
On December 1, 2011, at approximately 2048 UTC, a Cessna TU206G, Peruvian registration OB-1299, registered to and operated by Palmas del Espino S.A., collided with mountainous terrain near Cerro Escalera, Peru. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The certificated commercial Peruvian pilot and three passengers were killed.
Flight Information
The flight was a foreign, non-commercial passenger flight under visual flight rules (VFR) from Shanusi Airport, San Martin, Peru, to Aeropuerto Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport (SPST), San Martin, Peru. A VFR flight plan was filed. The flight originated about 2030 UTC from Shanusi Airport.
Accident Sequence
After reporting to the control tower while flying over Cerro Escalera, the pilot was instructed to orbit to the west. Radio contact was lost immediately afterward. The airplane impacted mountainous terrain at an elevation of about 4,250 feet above sea level on the west side of Cerro Escalera, which has an elevation of approximately 4,500 feet above sea level.
Weather and Visibility
Weather conditions at the altitude, location, and time of the occurrence are unknown.
Investigation
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Peru. Further information can be obtained from the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA) at Avenida Jiron Zorritos 1203, Lima 1, Peru; telephone: 51-1-6157488; facsimile: 51-1-6157800 Anx 3030.
No probable cause has been stated by the investigating authority.