Fatal aircraft crash near Huilyo, Peru

16 fatalities • Huilyo, Peru • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in the Cuzco province during a flight from Lima to Arequipa, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a scheduled flight traveling from Lima toward Arequipa, a twin engine aircraft struck a mountain slope in the vicinity of Huilyo, located within the province of Cuzco. The impact occurred while the aircraft was operating in the region, though the specific flight phase at the moment of impact was not detailed.

Following the disappearance of the flight, search efforts led to the discovery of the wreckage several days after the incident. It was confirmed that there were 16 fatalities among the occupants of the plane, with no survivors reported from the crash site.

Findings

There are currently no specific findings regarding the technical or environmental factors that led to the aircraft striking the terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-01-20 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Huilyo, Peru?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in the Cuzco province during a flight from Lima to Arequipa, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-01-20 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 16 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-01-20 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú, at Huilyo, Peru.

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