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Fatal mountain impact following takeoff from Urpay Airport (OB-T-1254)

Urpay, PeruTakeoff (climb)

On October 10, 1989, a Cessna 402 (registration OB-T-1254) operated by Transportes Aéreos Unidos de la Selva Amazonica - TAUSA was involved in an aviation accident near Urpay, Peru during takeoff. 12 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to achieve the necessary altitude during its initial climb, resulting in a collision with terrain. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside shortly after departing Urpay Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a recent flight departure from Urpay Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced significant performance issues while attempting to climb. The aircraft was unable to reach the necessary altitude required to clear surrounding terrain, leading to a collision with a mountain.

There were 12 fatalities recorded in the accident, as all individuals on board perished during the impact. The incident occurred during the initial climb phase of the flight immediately following takeoff.

Findings

  • The aircraft encountered mechanical or aerodynamic difficulties that prevented it from gaining sufficient altitude.
  • The collision with the mountain was a direct result of the inability to maintain altitude after departing the airfield.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to achieve the necessary altitude during its initial climb, resulting in a collision with terrain.

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