On January 9, 2009, a Cessna 208A Caravan (registration EP-858) operated by Peruvian Armed Forces - Ejército del Perú was involved in an aviation accident near Intuto, Peru during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff phase of flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine seaplane crashed shortly after departing from the Tigre River in Intuto, resulting in injuries to all eight people on board.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred in the vicinity of Intuto following a departure from the Tigre River. The aircraft, a single-engine seaplane, was in the initial climb phase of flight when it experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend uncontrollably and strike the ground.
There were 8 individuals on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. While the impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe, all occupants sustained 8 injuries. No fatalities were reported in connection with this event.
Findings
The aircraft entered a stall during the period immediately following takeoff.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff phase of flight.