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Twin Otter Crash in Mountainous Area Near Pampa Hermosa (FAP-303)

Pampa Hermosa, PeruLanding (descent or approach)

On May 24, 2007, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration FAP-303) operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú was involved in an aviation accident near Pampa Hermosa, Peru during landing or approach. 13 people were killed. 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 Twin Otter crashed in a mountainous area near Pampa Hermosa while descending in marginal weather. Seven passengers were rescued, and 13 occupants were killed.

Incident Overview A Twin Otter aircraft departed from Iquitos Airport at 1137 local time on a scheduled flight to Pucallpa. The flight included intermediate stops at Requena, Orellana, Pampa Hermosa, and Contamana. ## Crash Details While descending to Pampa Hermosa in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft crashed in a mountainous area located a few kilometers from the airport. ## Casualties and Rescue Seven passengers were rescued from the crash site, while 13 other occupants were killed in the incident. The source does not specify the aircraft's registration, operator, or exact date of the accident.

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What happened in the 24 May 2007 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Pampa Hermosa, Peru?

A Twin Otter crashed in a mountainous area near Pampa Hermosa while descending in marginal weather. Seven passengers were rescued, and 13 occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 May 2007 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 May 2007 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration FAP-303, operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú, at Pampa Hermosa, Peru.

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