Introduction
On March 6, 2013, at approximately 1245 UTC, a Beech B200 aircraft registered as OB-1992 to Dearborn and Flint Aviation Co, Inc. and operated by Aero Transporte Sociedad Anonima ATSA, collided with a wire and subsequently with terrain during a visual approach to Aerodrome Pias (SPIS) in La Libertad, Peru. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and a postcrash fire. The pilot, co-pilot, and seven passengers sustained fatal injuries.
Flight Details
The flight operated as a foreign charter from Jorge Chavez International Airport (SPIM) in Lima, Peru, to SPIS. Departure from SPIM occurred around 1130 UTC with a visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan filed. Weather conditions at the time and location of the accident are unknown.
Accident Sequence
After departure, the flight proceeded toward the destination airport. Encountering adverse weather, the flightcrew overflow the airport but did not land. Subsequently, the airplane collided with wires and then crashed in mountainous terrain at an elevation of approximately 6,850 feet mean sea level.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Peru, conducted by the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA). Further information can be obtained from the CIAA at Avenida Jiron Zorritos 1203, Lima 1, Peru, telephone 511.315.7800. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Peru.