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. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance, leading to a runway overrun and collision with trees. 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.
A twin-engine airplane overran the runway at Güeppí Airport and collided with trees, resulting in the loss of the aircraft but no fatalities.
What happened
During an arrival at Güeppí Airport, a twin-engine airplane experienced a runway excursion while attempting to use runway 05. Following the touchdown, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length. The plane continued down the runway for approximately 50 metres before exiting the paved surface.
As the aircraft left the runway, it entered a heavily forested area. The sequence of events concluded when the plane struck several trees, leading to the total destruction of the airframe. Despite the impact with the vegetation, all 13 occupants were able to exit the wreckage. While the evacuation was successful, some individuals sustained minor injuries during the incident.
Findings
The aircraft was unable to come to a complete stop before the end of the runway.
The collision with trees occurred after the aircraft overran the runway boundaries.
Probable cause
The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance, leading to a runway overrun and collision with trees.