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Fatal Crash Near Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta Airport (N715UA)

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

On September 12, 1980, a Douglas DC-8 (registration N715UA) operated by Aeronaves del Peru was involved in an aviation accident near Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta, Peru during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a jungle near Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta Airport after the crew encountered limited visibility. The aircraft was destroyed, and all three occupants were killed.

Incident Overview During an approach to Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta Airport, the crew encountered limited visibility due to poor weather conditions. The aircraft subsequently struck trees and crashed in a jungle located a few kilometers from the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident, and all three occupants were killed. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or a formal cause of the accident. The report notes that the pilot failed to realize his altitude was insufficient before the impact with the terrain and trees. This incident resulted in the total loss of the aircraft and the fatalities of all persons on board.

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