Aircraft crash off the coast of Peru

7 fatalities • Los Salinas de Huacho, Peru • Flight

An aircraft crashed into the ocean near Los Salinas de Huacho, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.

What happened

A maritime search and recovery operation was initiated following an aviation accident located in the sea near Los Salinas de Huacho, situated approximately 100 km northwest of Lima. The aircraft disappeared into the ocean under circumstances that remain unidentified. There were no survivors from the incident, as all seven crew members perished in the crash.

Findings

The specific reasons for the descent into the water have not been determined, and the exact flight phase at the moment of impact is currently unknown. Investigations into the precise nature of the accident are pending further information regarding the wreckage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-04-29 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Los Salinas de Huacho, Peru?

An aircraft crashed into the ocean near Los Salinas de Huacho, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1986-04-29 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1986-04-29 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration AE-561, operated by Peruvian Navy - Aviación Naval, at Los Salinas de Huacho, Peru.

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