Fatal aircraft accident near Arequipa-Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport

5 fatalities • Arequipa-Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón, Peru • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Arequipa, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

During an approach to the Arequipa-Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport, the flight crew encountered significantly reduced visibility caused by adverse weather. While navigating the descent, the aircraft descended below a safe altitude and collided with a mountain slope. The impact resulted in a crash that claimed the lives of all five occupants on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor contributing to the accident was limited visibility resulting from poor meteorological conditions during the approach phase.
  • The aircraft's flight path led to an impact with terrain at an insufficient altitude.

Probable cause

The crew encountered poor weather and low visibility, leading to a controlled flight into terrain during the approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1983-03-18 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Arequipa-Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón, Peru?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Arequipa, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1983-03-18 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1983-03-18 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration FAP356, operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú, at Arequipa-Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew encountered poor weather and low visibility, leading to a controlled flight into terrain during the approach.

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