Overview
An aircraft on a flight from San Ramón to Iscosasin, Peru, crashed in a jungle region approximately 400 kilometers east of Lima. The aircraft was carrying a pilot and nine children aged between 9 and 14. While cruising, the aircraft struck tree tops at a low altitude and crashed.
Accident Details
The accident occurred during the cruise phase when the aircraft was flying at an altitude that was too low for the terrain. It contacted the tree canopy, which led to a loss of control and impact with the ground. The location is described as a jungle in the Iscosasin region, about 400 km east of Lima.
Casualties
Upon impact, two children died. A third child succumbed to injuries a few hours later. The pilot and six children survived with non-fatal injuries.
Survival After the Crash
The survivors, comprising the pilot and six children, managed to walk through the jungle for a period of one week. They eventually reached a village and obtained assistance. No further details on their trek or rescue are available.
Operator Information
The aircraft may have been operated by Servicios Aéreos SA, though this is not confirmed.
Probable Cause
The aircraft was operated at an excessively low altitude during cruise flight, leading to a collision with treetops.