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Aircraft Crash in Dense Wooded Area Near El Estrecho (OB-1153)

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On August 27, 1992, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration OB-1153) operated by Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva - TANS was involved in an aviation accident near El Estrecho, Peru in flight. 8 people were killed. 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.

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

An aircraft crashed in a wooded area about 22 km south of El Estrecho after the crew made an emergency landing on the Río Algodón due to engine problems. Eight people were killed and 13 were injured.

Incident Overview and Location Details During a flight from Iquitos to El Estrecho, the crew encountered engine problems. The aircraft subsequently struck trees and crashed in a dense wooded area located approximately 22 km south of El Estrecho. The crew had elected to make an emergency landing on the Río Algodón prior to the impact. ## Casualties and Occupant Status The accident resulted in the deaths of both pilots and six passengers. In addition to the fatalities, 13 other occupants were injured in the crash. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident.

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What happened in the 27 Aug 1992 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near El Estrecho, Peru?

An aircraft crashed in a wooded area about 22 km south of El Estrecho after the crew made an emergency landing on the Río Algodón due to engine problems. Eight people were killed and 13 were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Aug 1992 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Aug 1992 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration OB-1153, operated by Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva - TANS, at El Estrecho, Peru.

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