Emergency landing of aircraft near Quillabamba following engine issues

No fatalities • Quillabamba, Peru • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced engine smoke and a landing gear collapse during an emergency descent near Quillabamba, resulting in no injuries but heavy damage.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Palmapampa, the aircraft experienced a significant mechanical issue characterized by dense black smoke emitting from the right engine, which had already been deactivated. In response to the situation, the crew initiated a descent to a lower altitude to facilitate an emergency landing in an open area near Quillabamba.

During the approach, approximately 100 meters into the maneuver, the left main landing gear failed and collapsed. This structural failure caused the aircraft to veer toward the left side of the field before coming to a complete stop.

Outcomes

Despite the impact and the damage sustained by the airframe, all six occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself suffered damage that rendered it a total loss.

Probable cause

The collapse of the left main landing gear during an emergency landing attempt.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-09-26 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Quillabamba, Peru?

An aircraft experienced engine smoke and a landing gear collapse during an emergency descent near Quillabamba, resulting in no injuries but heavy damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-09-26 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-09-26 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration N90AF, operated by Lineas Aéreas de Ucayali - LAUSA, at Quillabamba, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the left main landing gear during an emergency landing attempt.

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