Single-engine aircraft crash near Lima

3 fatalities • La Molina, Peru • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain during a flight from Lima to Pisco, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

What happened

A flight departing from Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez Airport destined for Pisco ended in a fatal accident during its cruise phase. While traveling through heavy fog east of the Lima metropolitan area, the single-engine aircraft struck a mountain situated in the region between La Molina and Villa Maria del Triunfo.

Search efforts located the wreckage during the evening hours, approximately at 18:40 local time. The impact resulted in three fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants of the plane.

Findings

The accident occurred while the aircraft was operating in foggy weather conditions.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with terrain while flying through low-visibility fog.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2014-11-20 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident near La Molina, Peru?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain during a flight from Lima to Pisco, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2014-11-20 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2014-11-20 involved a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, registration PNP-248, operated by Policía Nacional del Peru, at La Molina, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft collided with terrain while flying through low-visibility fog.

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