Incident involving Boeing 737 in Arequipa, Peru

No fatalities • Arequipa, Peru

The NTSB has been notified of an aviation incident involving a Peruvian Airlines SAC aircraft that occurred in May 2018.

The government of Peru notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, registration OB-2079-P, which took place on May 05, 2018, in Arequipa, Peru.

Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Peruvian government with the investigation. All investigative details are to be released by the government of Peru.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 May 2018 BOEING 737 48E accident near Arequipa, Peru?

The NTSB has been notified of an aviation incident involving a Peruvian Airlines SAC aircraft that occurred in May 2018.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 May 2018 BOEING 737 48E accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 May 2018 involved a BOEING 737 48E, operated by Peruvian Airlines SAC, at Arequipa, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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