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Peruvian Air Force Seaplane Accident at Caballococha's Laguna (FAP-317)

Caballococha, PeruLanding (descent or approach)

On March 9, 2012, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration FAP-317) operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú was involved in an aviation accident near Caballococha, Peru during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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

A Peruvian Air Force seaplane landed hard in Caballococha's Laguna, causing the right float to tear off and the aircraft to sink. All 11 occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview A seaplane operating on behalf of the 42nd Group of the Peruvian Air Force experienced a hard landing in Caballococha's Laguna. The aircraft was conducting a flight from Iquitos at the time of the incident. Upon impact with the water, the right float was torn off, and the aircraft subsequently overturned and sank. All 11 occupants were rescued from the water. The seaplane sustained damage beyond repair and was written off as a result of the accident. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, or cause was provided in the source material, and no fatalities were reported.

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What happened in the 9 Mar 2012 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Caballococha, Peru?

A Peruvian Air Force seaplane landed hard in Caballococha's Laguna, causing the right float to tear off and the aircraft to sink. All 11 occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Mar 2012 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Mar 2012 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration FAP-317, operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú, at Caballococha, Peru.

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