Aircraft crash on Mount Antococha near Casapalca

5 fatalities • Casapalca, Peru • Flight

An aircraft crashed into Mount Antococha in Peru, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft crashed into the terrain of Mt Antococha, situated near Casapalca, approximately 100 km northeast of Lima. The impact occurred during a period when the aircraft was operating at an altitude that was deemed insufficient for the surrounding topography.

There were no passengers reported on the flight, and all five crew members perished in the accident. The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain undetermined.

Findings

Investigations into the event indicate that the aircraft was maintaining an insufficient altitude during its flight phase, which contributed to the impact with the mountain.

Probable cause

The aircraft was flying at an altitude too low to safely clear the terrain of Mount Antococha.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-07-03 Antonov AN-26 accident near Casapalca, Peru?

An aircraft crashed into Mount Antococha in Peru, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-07-03 Antonov AN-26 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-07-03 involved a Antonov AN-26, registration FAP377, operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú, at Casapalca, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was flying at an altitude too low to safely clear the terrain of Mount Antococha.

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