Fatal aircraft impact on Mount Saguancancha

9 fatalities • Mt Saguancancha, Peru • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountain slope during cruise flight, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

What happened

During a period characterized by restricted visibility, an aircraft was performing cruise flight when it collided with the terrain at the slope of Mt Saguancancha. Following the impact, search teams located the wreckage several hours after the event occurred.

There were nine fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished during the collision. No survivors were reported from the site.

Findings

  • The flight was operating under conditions of limited visibility at the time of the impact.
  • The aircraft struck the side of a mountain slope while in the cruise phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain during cruise flight while operating in low-visibility conditions.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-03-18 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Mt Saguancancha, Peru?

An aircraft crashed into a mountain slope during cruise flight, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-03-18 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-03-18 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration OB-R-577, operated by Servicio Aéreo de Transportes Comerciales - SATCO, at Mt Saguancancha, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain during cruise flight while operating in low-visibility conditions.

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