Engine fire and emergency landing near Yurimaguas

No fatalities • Pongo de Caynarachi, Peru • Flight

An aircraft experienced an engine explosion and subsequent fire during its descent to Yurimaguas-Moisés Benzaquen Rengifo Airport, resulting in the loss of the airframe.

What happened

During the descent toward Yurimaguas-Moisés Benzaquen Rengifo Airport, the right engine of the aircraft experienced an explosion and ignited a fire. The crew attempted to suppress the flames, but the fire eventually spread to the right wing. In response to the emergency, the crew performed a descent to find a suitable landing site.

The aircraft attempted an emergency landing in the vicinity of Pongo de Caynarachi, located approximately 50 km south of the destination airport. During the landing sequence, the undercarriage failed, causing the aircraft to slide for several dozen meters. Following the slide, the vehicle caught fire and was completely destroyed. There were no injuries reported among the two pilots who managed to evacuate the wreckage.

Findings

  • The right engine suffered an explosion that triggered a fire.
  • The fire spread to the right wing after the crew was unable to extinguish the initial blaze.

Probable cause

An explosion in the right engine led to an uncontrollable fire that spread to the wing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-07-01 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Pongo de Caynarachi, Peru?

An aircraft experienced an engine explosion and subsequent fire during its descent to Yurimaguas-Moisés Benzaquen Rengifo Airport, resulting in the loss of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-07-01 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-07-01 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration N45RM, operated by Aerolineas JLJ, at Pongo de Caynarachi, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An explosion in the right engine led to an uncontrollable fire that spread to the wing.

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