On March 17, 2000, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration HP-1267APP) operated by Aeroperlas was involved in an aviation accident near Carreto, Panama in flight. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
While descending at 7,500 feet in good weather, a crew informed ATC before losing contact. Wreckage was found five days later on a mountain slope near Carreto, about 22 km northwest of Puerto Obaldía Airport. All 10 occupants were killed. The accident occurred for unknown reasons.
Accident Sequence
The aircraft was descending at an altitude of 7,500 feet under visual flight rules (VFR) in relatively good weather conditions. The crew reported their position to air traffic control (ATC) before contact was lost.
Wreckage Discovery
The wreckage was located five days after the loss of contact. It was found at an altitude of 762 meters on the slope of a mountain that reaches 850 meters in height. The site is situated near Carreto, approximately 22 kilometers northwest of Puerto Obaldía Airport.
Occupants
All 10 occupants on board were killed.
Investigation
The aircraft was descending under VFR mode when the accident occurred. The cause of the accident remains unknown.