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Aircraft Crash on Peak Oiriruma-Viñac (OB-PAZ-228)

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On October 2, 1955, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration OB-PAZ-228) operated by Faucett was involved in an aviation accident near Viñac, Peru in flight. 21 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine fire in-flight. 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

An aircraft crashed into Peak Oiriruma-Viñac after the captain reported an in-flight engine fire. Fourteen people were rescued, while 21, including all five crew members, were killed.

Incident Overview and Immediate Response During cruising altitude, the captain of an aircraft notified air traffic control (ATC) that an engine had caught fire. Following this report, the pilot elected to divert the aircraft to the nearest airport. Minutes later, the airplane struck the slope of Peak Oiriruma-Viñac, located in the region of Viñac. Emergency response efforts resulted in the rescue of fourteen individuals. Tragically, 21 people lost their lives in the crash, a group that included all five crew members on board. The official investigation identified the probable cause of the accident as an engine fire in-flight.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Oct 1955 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident near Viñac, Peru?

An aircraft crashed into Peak Oiriruma-Viñac after the captain reported an in-flight engine fire. Fourteen people were rescued, while 21, including all five crew members, were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Oct 1955 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 21 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Oct 1955 involved a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, registration OB-PAZ-228, operated by Faucett, at Viñac, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine fire in-flight

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