On December 30, 1976, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration OB-R-247) operated by Faucett was involved in an aviation accident near Trujillo, Peru during takeoff. 24 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a mountain slope during its climb after departing from Trujillo airport. 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.
A four-engine aircraft crashed into the slope of Mt Pintado during its initial climb after departing from Trujillo-Capitán Carlos Martinez de Pinillos Airport.
What happened
During a departure from runway 02 at Trujillo-Capitán Carlos Martinez de Pinillos Airport, a four-engine airplane entered its climbing phase. While ascending, the aircraft collided with the terrain on the slope of Mt Pintado, situated approximately 25 km north of the airfield.
Search efforts located the debris field in a rocky region several hours after the incident occurred. The impact resulted in the deaths of all 24 occupants on board the aircraft.
Findings
The accident occurred during the climb phase immediately following takeoff.
The flight path intersected with the elevated terrain of Mt Pintado.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck a mountain slope during its climb after departing from Trujillo airport.
