On July 31, 1990, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration OB-1362) operated by Servicio Expresso Nacional was involved in an aviation accident near Iglesia de Quircan, Peru in flight. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain while the pilot was attempting to land following the onset of technical problems. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed in mountainous terrain near Iglesia de Quircan during an attempted emergency landing following reports of technical difficulties.
What happened
While operating in flight, the pilot contacted air traffic control to report the presence of technical issues with the aircraft. Following this communication, the pilot appeared to initiate an emergency descent or landing procedure. During this phase, the aircraft struck mountainous terrain situated approximately 25 km southwest of Huánuco, specifically in the vicinity of Iglesia de Quircan.
Findings
The incident resulted in nine fatalities.
There were no survivors among the occupants of the aircraft.
The crash occurred during an attempted emergency landing following reported mechanical complications.
Probable cause
The aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain while the pilot was attempting to land following the onset of technical problems.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 31 Jul 1990 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Iglesia de Quircan, Peru?
An aircraft crashed in mountainous terrain near Iglesia de Quircan during an attempted emergency landing following reports of technical difficulties.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Jul 1990 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Jul 1990 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration OB-1362, operated by Servicio Expresso Nacional, at Iglesia de Quircan, Peru.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain while the pilot was attempting to land following the onset of technical problems.
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