Accident Overview
On December 23, 2001, a Cessna 337D aircraft, registration N24EG, operated by Aero Urbe, crashed into Cerro Bravo in the Cajamarca region of Peru. The flight was a repositioning flight from Pucallpa to Piura. On board were two pilots and a mechanic.
Flight History
The aircraft departed Pucallpa at 15:24 UTC. It reported passing Tarapoto at 16:47 and Moyobamba at 17:16. At 18:47, the crew contacted Piura and stated they were joining the 115 radial of the Piura VOR, 95 nautical miles from the station, at flight level 080. The estimated time of arrival at Piura was 19:20. No further communications were received from the aircraft.
Search and Rescue
At 21:24, the aircraft was declared in an alert phase by the search and rescue (SAR) system. The wreckage was located on December 26, 2001, on the summit of Cerro Bravo. The aircraft was completely destroyed, and all three occupants perished.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Cessna 337D, manufactured in 1969, with a maximum takeoff weight of 2250 kg or less. It was powered by two Teledyne Continental IO-360-C7B engines. The pilot in command held a Commercial Pilot License, had 58 years of age, and logged 6,333.28 total flight hours.
Investigation Findings
The accident was classified as a Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT).