Paraglider Crash in Puente Alto Injures Pilot and Passenger
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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.
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.
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.
The accident was fatal, resulting in 12 fatalities.
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.
Controlled flight into terrain.
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