On March 18, 1993, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration N102RB) operated by Aero Taxi Iquitos was involved in an aviation accident near Otuzco, Peru in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft encountered extreme turbulence which led to a loss of control during the flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed in a mountainous region near Otuzco, Peru, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board following reports of severe turbulence.
What happened
While traveling from Pucallpa to Trujillo, the aircraft encountered intense atmospheric turbulence. During the flight, the pilot contacted air traffic control to report that the plane was experiencing severe weather conditions. Shortly after this communication, the aircraft became uncontrollable and descended into a mountainous area situated approximately 60 km northeast of Trujillo, near the town of Otuzco.
There were four fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished during the impact. No survivors were reported from the crash site.
Findings
The flight was experiencing severe atmospheric turbulence prior to the loss of control.
Probable cause
The aircraft encountered extreme turbulence which led to a loss of control during the flight.
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