2 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident involving two fatalities

Piura, PeruFlight

On May 18, 1963, a Douglas A-26 Invader operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú was involved in an aviation accident near Piura, Peru in flight. 2 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aviation accident resulted in the deaths of two crew members and left two other individuals injured during an unspecified flight phase.

What happened

A recent aviation accident has resulted in a loss of life and multiple injuries. The incident involved an aircraft that crashed under circumstances that remain undetermined at this time. During the event, two fatalities occurred, involving both the pilot and a mechanic. Additionally, two other individuals on board sustained injuries during the crash.

Findings

At present, the specific sequence of events leading to the impact is not fully documented. The investigation has yet to establish the exact flight phase or the environmental conditions present at the time of the accident. Because the precise nature of the crash remains unknown, investigators are still working to clarify how the aircraft reached the ground.