8 fatalities

1992-10-21: De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (OB-1155) — Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva - TANS — Caballococha, Peru

Caballococha, PeruFlight

On October 21, 1992, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration OB-1155) operated by Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva - TANS was involved in an aviation accident near Caballococha, Peru in flight. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an engine failure of unknown origin during its approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An engine failure during the approach to Caballococha led to a fatal seaplane crash in Lake Caballococha, resulting in eight fatalities.

What happened

During an approach to the area of Caballococha, a seaplane experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. In response to the mechanical failure, the crew initiated an emergency landing procedure. However, the aircraft was unable to maintain controlled flight and struck the surface of Lake Caballococha.

The accident resulted in a total of eight fatalities among those on board. Additionally, three individuals sustained injuries during the impact.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash concluded that the primary factor was an engine failure, though the specific underlying reason for the mechanical malfunction remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an engine failure of unknown origin during its approach.