Overview
On October 10, 2016, at approximately 1427 UTC, a Cessna 207A aircraft registered as OB-1936-P was destroyed after colliding with mountainous terrain near Santa Cruz, Cajamarca, Peru. The pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries.
Flight Details
The flight originated from Captain Carlos Martinez de Pinillos Airport in Trujillo, Peru (SPRU), and was destined for Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport in Pucallpa, Peru (SPCL).
Investigation
The accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Peru. The Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA) of the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil is conducting the investigation.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Cessna 207A, a single-engine general aviation aircraft commonly used for passenger and cargo transport. The Peruvian registration OB-1936-P was assigned to this aircraft.
Location
The collision occurred near Santa Cruz, a locality in the Cajamarca region of Peru. The terrain in this area is mountainous.
Casualties
The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured in the accident.