No fatalities

Runway Overrun at Güeppí Airport Results in Aircraft Destruction (OB-2178)

Güeppí, PeruLanding (descent or approach)

On March 4, 2025, a BAe Jetstream 31 (registration OB-2178) operated by SAETA Perú (Servicios Aéreos Tarapota) was involved in an aviation accident near Güeppí, Peru during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft overran runway 05 at Güeppí Airport after landing, colliding with trees. All 13 occupants evacuated safely, with some sustaining minor injuries, while the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Location Details Following a landing on runway 05 at Güeppí Airport, a twin-engine aircraft failed to stop within the available runway distance. The aircraft subsequently overran the runway and continued rolling for approximately 50 meters before striking trees. The impact caused the aircraft to come to rest in a dense wooded area adjacent to the airfield. ## Occupant Safety and Aircraft Condition All 13 individuals on board the aircraft successfully evacuated from the wreckage. While the evacuation was completed without fatalities, some occupants sustained minor injuries during the incident. The aircraft sustained catastrophic damage and was declared destroyed as a result of the collision with the trees and the wooded terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Mar 2025 BAe Jetstream 31 accident near Güeppí, Peru?

A twin-engine aircraft overran runway 05 at Güeppí Airport after landing, colliding with trees. All 13 occupants evacuated safely, with some sustaining minor injuries, while the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Mar 2025 BAe Jetstream 31 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Mar 2025 involved a BAe Jetstream 31, registration OB-2178, operated by SAETA Perú (Servicios Aéreos Tarapota), at Güeppí, Peru.