8 fatalities

1992-08-27: De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (OB-1153) — Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva - TANS — El Estrecho, Peru

El Estrecho, PeruFlight

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. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew attempted an emergency landing on a river due to engine malfunctions, which led to a collision with trees. 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 aircraft flying from Iquitos to El Estrecho crashed in a forested area during an emergency landing attempt following engine issues.

What happened

While performing a flight from Iquitos toward El Estrecho, the aircraft experienced mechanical difficulties involving its engines. In response to these engine problems, the crew decided to perform an emergency descent to land on the Río Algodón. During this maneuver, the aircraft collided with trees and came to rest within a heavily forested region located approximately 22 km south of El Estrecho.

Findings

The accident resulted in 8 fatalities, including both pilots, and left 13 injuries among the remaining passengers. The primary factor leading to the crash was the engine failure encountered during the flight.

Probable cause

The crew attempted an emergency landing on a river due to engine malfunctions, which led to a collision with trees.