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Aircraft impact near Puerto Pizana (N119CA)

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On August 27, 1994, a Casa 212 Aviocar (registration N119CA) operated by Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto Pizana, Peru in flight. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck terrain while operating in low-visibility weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside north of Puerto Pizana during flight in poor weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight through heavy rain and dense fog, the aircraft collided with a mountain slope. The impact occurred at a location situated approximately 16 km north of Puerto Pizana. The flight was being conducted in low-visibility conditions at the time of the accident.

There were five fatalities recorded as a result of the crash, with no survivors among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

  • The accident took place while the aircraft was in the cruising phase of flight.
  • Reduced visibility caused by fog and rainfall was present during the sequence of events.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain while operating in low-visibility weather conditions.

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