Aircraft impact near Puerto Pizana

5 fatalities • Puerto Pizana, Peru • Flight

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-08-27 Casa 212 Aviocar accident near Puerto Pizana, Peru?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-08-27 Casa 212 Aviocar accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-08-27 involved a Casa 212 Aviocar, registration N119CA, operated by Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA, at Puerto Pizana, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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