No fatalities

Engine Smoke Prompts Emergency Landing in Quillabamba (N90AF)

Quillabamba, PeruLanding (descent or approach)

On September 26, 1993, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration N90AF) operated by Lineas Aéreas de Ucayali - LAUSA was involved in an aviation accident near Quillabamba, Peru during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Five minutes after takeoff from Palmapampa, thick black smoke from the right engine led to a shutdown and emergency landing in an open field near Quillabamba. The left main gear collapsed during rollout, but all six occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident

Approximately five minutes after departing from Palmapampa, the flight crew observed thick black smoke emanating from the right engine. In response, the engine was shut down. The crew then reduced altitude and initiated an emergency landing in an open field located near Quillabamba.

Landing and Gear Collapse

During the landing rollout, after traveling about 100 metres, the left main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft subsequently veered to the left before coming to rest.

Occupants and Damage

All six occupants evacuated the aircraft without injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, rendering it beyond repair.

Frequently asked questions

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

Five minutes after takeoff from Palmapampa, thick black smoke from the right engine led to a shutdown and emergency landing in an open field near Quillabamba. The left main gear collapsed during rollout, but all six occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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