On October 11, 1991, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration OB-1305) operated by Aero Condor - Servicio de Transporte Aéreo Turistico - STAT was involved in an aviation accident near Manu, Peru in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: For unknown reasons, the pilot initiated the approach prematurely, causing the aircraft to descend below the minimum prescribed altitude. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a flight from Cuzco to Manu, an aircraft struck a mountain slope while descending from 15,000 feet, killing all four occupants. Investigators found the pilot initiated the approach prematurely, descending below the minimum altitude.
Incident Overview
An aircraft en route from Cuzco to Manu crashed after striking a mountain slope located a few dozen kilometers from the destination. The accident occurred while the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 15,000 feet and had been cleared to begin its descent.
Occupant Fatalities
All four occupants aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation into the accident determined a probable cause. For unknown reasons, the pilot initiated the approach prematurely, causing the aircraft to descend below the minimum prescribed altitude.