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Aircraft Collision with Radio Antenna Near Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez Airport (OB-T-1271)

Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez, PeruLanding (descent or approach)

On March 10, 1989, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration OB-T-1271) operated by Aero Condor - Servicio de Transporte Aéreo Turistico - STAT was involved in an aviation accident near Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez, Peru during landing or approach. 10 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck a radio antenna during final approach to Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez Airport, crashing into a residential building. All 10 occupants were killed, including 8 U.S. citizens.

Incident Overview During final approach to Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez Airport, a twin-engine aircraft collided with a radio antenna. The impact caused the aircraft to crash into a building in a residential area, located a few kilometers short of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed in the incident. ## Casualties All 10 people on board were killed. Among the fatalities were 8 U.S. citizens who were returning to Lima after a sightseeing tour in the Nazca region. The remaining occupants were not identified in the source material. ## Location and Context The crash occurred in a residential area near the airport, with the aircraft striking a radio antenna before impacting the building. The source does not specify the exact distance from the runway beyond noting it was a few kilometers short.

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What happened in the 10 Mar 1989 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez, Peru?

A twin-engine aircraft struck a radio antenna during final approach to Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez Airport, crashing into a residential building. All 10 occupants were killed, including 8 U.S. citizens.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Mar 1989 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Mar 1989 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration OB-T-1271, operated by Aero Condor - Servicio de Transporte Aéreo Turistico - STAT, at Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez, Peru.

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