Fatal cargo aircraft crash in Andes mountains near Tomas

4 fatalities • Tomas, Peru • Flight

A cargo flight traveling from Lima to Las Malvinas crashed in a mountainous region of the Andes, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

A cargo operation departing from Lima-Jorge Chávez Airport ended in a fatal accident over the Andes mountains. The flight, which was scheduled to transit from Lima to Las Malvinas (Sabeti) with an estimated duration of 78 minutes, departed at 1009LT.

Approximately 32 minutes after takeoff, while the aircraft was cruising at FL195, the crew experienced a loss of control. The aircraft type crashed into a mountainous area situated near Tomas. Search teams located the wreckage the following day. There were four fatalities and no survivors among the occupants of the plane.

Findings

The investigation determined that the aircraft lost control while operating over the Andes mountain range during the cruise phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of control while flying at FL195 over the Andes mountains.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2012-12-17 Antonov AN-26 accident near Tomas, Peru?

A cargo flight traveling from Lima to Las Malvinas crashed in a mountainous region of the Andes, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2012-12-17 Antonov AN-26 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2012-12-17 involved a Antonov AN-26, registration OB-1887-P, operated by Amazon Sky, at Tomas, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a loss of control while flying at FL195 over the Andes mountains.

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