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Peruvian Air Force training aircraft crash at Moronacocha Airport (OB-1498)

Iquitos-Moronacocha, PeruTakeoff (climb)

On April 4, 1995, a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 (registration OB-1498) operated by Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva - TANS was involved in an aviation accident near Iquitos-Moronacocha, Peru during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase following takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight operated by the Peruvian Air Force resulted in a fatal crash shortly after takeoff from Moronacocha Airport.

What happened

During a local training mission conducted for the Peruvian Air Force, an aircraft crashed near Moronacocha Airport. The flight was in its initial climb phase immediately following departure from the airfield when the aircraft experienced a loss of airspeed and entered a stall. The subsequent impact with the ground caused the aircraft to catch fire.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating as part of a scheduled training flight.
  • The accident occurred during the early stages of flight after takeoff.
  • The crash resulted in three fatalities among the crew members on board.
  • The primary factor leading to the accident was an aerodynamic stall during the climb.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase following takeoff.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Apr 1995 Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 accident near Iquitos-Moronacocha, Peru?

A training flight operated by the Peruvian Air Force resulted in a fatal crash shortly after takeoff from Moronacocha Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Apr 1995 Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Apr 1995 involved a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12, registration OB-1498, operated by Transportes Aéreos Nacionales de la Selva - TANS, at Iquitos-Moronacocha, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase following takeoff.

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