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.