On 20 Mar 2016, a BOEING 737 500 operated by Peruvian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Cusco, Peru. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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The government of Peru notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on March 20, 2016.
The government of Peru notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737, registration OB-2041P, which took place on March 20, 2016, in Cusco, Peru.
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Peruvian government's investigation. All investigative information regarding the event will be released by the government of Peru.
Probable cause
Not determined
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