Aircraft stall and crash near Cuzco-Alejandro Velasco Astete

No fatalities • Cuzco-Alejandro Velasco Astete, Peru • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall shortly after departing from Cuzco, resulting in a field crash and partial destruction of the plane.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from the Cuzco-Alejandro Velasco Astete airport, the aircraft encountered an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend into a nearby field, where it impacted the ground and subsequently caught fire.

Despite the intensity of the flames and the partial destruction of the airframe, all five people on board were able to exit the wreckage. There were zero fatalities reported in the incident, as every occupant evacuated the aircraft safely before the fire could cause further harm.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a state of aerodynamic stall during the period immediately following takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall shortly after departing the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1959-05-08 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Cuzco-Alejandro Velasco Astete, Peru?

An aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall shortly after departing from Cuzco, resulting in a field crash and partial destruction of the plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 1959-05-08 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1959-05-08 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration OB-QAM-488, operated by Transportes Aéreos Peruanas - TAPSA, at Cuzco-Alejandro Velasco Astete, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall shortly after departing the runway.

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