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Nose Gear Collapse on Landing at Iquitos Airport (OB-1456)

Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta, PeruLanding (descent or approach)

On March 28, 1992, a Douglas DC-8 (registration OB-1456) operated by Export Air Cargo was involved in an aviation accident near Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta, Peru during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the nose gear due to the fracture of the upper cap of the nose gear shock strut which in turn led to the failure of the control arms of the down lock safety mechanism. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced nose gear collapse during landing on runway 06 at Iquitos, sliding several dozen meters before stopping. All six occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Details

After touching down on runway 06 at Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta Airport, the crew initiated the braking procedure. While the aircraft was decelerating at approximately 100 knots, the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft continued to slide for several dozen meters before coming to rest on the runway.

Occupant Status

All six occupants on board evacuated the aircraft without injury. No further details about the occupants were provided in the official report.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the event, being damaged beyond repair.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the probable cause was the failure of the nose gear due to a fracture of the upper cap of the nose gear shock strut, which in turn led to the failure of the control arms of the down lock safety mechanism.

Structural failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Mar 1992 Douglas DC-8 accident near Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta, Peru?

An aircraft experienced nose gear collapse during landing on runway 06 at Iquitos, sliding several dozen meters before stopping. All six occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Mar 1992 Douglas DC-8 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Mar 1992 involved a Douglas DC-8, registration OB-1456, operated by Export Air Cargo, at Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the nose gear due to the fracture of the upper cap of the nose gear shock strut which in turn led to the failure of the control arms of the down lock safety mechanism.

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