Aircraft crash on Mount Cuti Padre kills 35

35 fatalities • Palca, Peru • Flight

A flight traveling from Mazamari to Lima crashed into a mountainside in the Junín region, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight from Mazamari to Lima, an aircraft crashed into the slope of Mt Cuti Padre within the Palca region of Junín. The incident occurred while the plane was navigating through conditions characterized by limited visibility. Following the impact, search efforts located the wreckage several hours later.

There were 35 fatalities recorded in the accident, with no survivors reported among the occupants. The flight was transporting a total of 35 people, consisting of a crew of five and 30 passengers. The passenger manifest included 14 police officers along with 16 members of their families.

Findings

Preliminary assessments suggest that an in-flight technical problem may have been the primary factor leading to the crash into the mountain terrain.

Probable cause

An unspecified mechanical failure during flight while operating in low visibility.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-01-20 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Palca, Peru?

A flight traveling from Mazamari to Lima crashed into a mountainside in the Junín region, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-01-20 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 35 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-01-20 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration FAP381, operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú, at Palca, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?