Unresolved disappearance of aircraft flying from Pucallpa to Cuzco

4 fatalities • Peru, Peru • Flight

An aircraft traveling from Pucallpa to Cuzco disappeared during flight, leaving no trace of the vessel or its four occupants.

What happened

During a flight originating in Pucallpa and destined for Cuzco, an aircraft vanished under undetermined conditions. The flight was carrying four individuals, all of whom were reported as Canadian citizens involved in oil exploration activities. Following the disappearance, an extensive search was conducted, but investigators were unable to locate any wreckage or debris from the aircraft.

Despite the efforts to recover the site, the aircraft and all four fatalities remain missing. The specific flight phase at the time of the disappearance was not explicitly documented, though the event occurred during the transit between the two Peruvian cities.

Findings

No official conclusion regarding the disappearance has been reached due to the total lack of physical evidence. Because no trace of the aircraft was ever recovered, the circumstances of the crash remain unknown, and the exact cause of the loss cannot be determined from the available records.

Probable cause

The cause of the disappearance remains undetermined due to the lack of wreckage or recovered flight data.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-05-10 Cessna 404 Titan accident near Peru, Peru?

An aircraft traveling from Pucallpa to Cuzco disappeared during flight, leaving no trace of the vessel or its four occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-05-10 Cessna 404 Titan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-05-10 involved a Cessna 404 Titan, registration C-FPVB, operated by Aerodat, at Peru, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the disappearance remains undetermined due to the lack of wreckage or recovered flight data.

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