On October 13, 2022, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration OB-2228) operated by SAETA Perú (Servicios Aéreos Tarapota) was involved in an aviation accident near San Lorenzo, Peru in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 aircraft carrying 12 people crash landed in a wooded area near San Lorenzo after experiencing engine trouble. All occupants were rescued, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Incident Details
On a flight from San Lorenzo to Tarapoto, a single-engine airplane encountered technical problems with its engine approximately 15 minutes after departure at 0900 local time. The crew attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft crash landed in a wooded area located about 15 kilometers southeast of San Lorenzo.
Occupants and Rescue
The aircraft was carrying 10 passengers and two pilots. All 12 occupants were rescued following the crash landing.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair in the accident.
Additional Information
No further details about the cause of the engine problems or the circumstances of the emergency landing have been provided by the investigation source.