12 fatalities

Aircraft Collision with Terrain During Approach to San Ramón-Capitan Alvarino Airport

San Ramón, PeruLanding (descent or approach)

On February 28, 1973, a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú was involved in an aviation accident near San Ramón, Peru during landing or approach. 12 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck a mountain slope 16 km from San Ramón-Capitan Alvarino Airport while descending in marginal weather. The wreckage was found on March 10, and all 12 occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft collided with the slope of a mountain while descending toward San Ramón-Capitan Alvarino Airport. The impact occurred 16 km from the airport, and the flight was being conducted in marginal weather conditions. ## Discovery and Casualties The wreckage was located on March 10. All 12 occupants of the aircraft were killed in the accident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain. No additional details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date of the accident are provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Feb 1973 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident near San Ramón, Peru?

An aircraft struck a mountain slope 16 km from San Ramón-Capitan Alvarino Airport while descending in marginal weather. The wreckage was found on March 10, and all 12 occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Feb 1973 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 12 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Feb 1973 involved a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo, operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú, at San Ramón, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Controlled flight into terrain.