Aircraft crash near Huánuco, Peru

9 fatalities • Iglesia de Quircan, Peru • Flight

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 1990-07-31 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 1990-07-31 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 1990-07-31 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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