13 fatalities

2005-04-28: Let L-410 (EP-830) — Peruvian Armed Forces - Ejército del Perú — Pisco, Peru

Pisco, PeruFlight

On April 28, 2005, a Let L-410 (registration EP-830) operated by Peruvian Armed Forces - Ejército del Perú was involved in an aviation accident near Pisco, Peru in flight. 13 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781199638Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft on a local training flight crashed and burned shortly after takeoff from Pisco Airport, killing all 13 people on board, including a Guatemalan instructor and pilot trainees.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine aircraft operating a local training flight from Pisco Airport crashed and caught fire, resulting in the deaths of all 13 individuals on board. The aircraft had departed Pisco Airport on a training mission with a crew comprising a Guatemalan instructor and several pilots undergoing training on the aircraft model, which had been recently acquired by the Peruvian Armed Forces.

Sequence of Events

According to the investigation source, seven minutes after takeoff, the instructor intentionally shut down the left engine as part of a simulated failure exercise. During this maneuver, control of the aircraft was lost, leading to the crash. The aircraft subsequently burned upon impact.

Occupants

The flight carried 13 occupants. Among them was one instructor from Guatemala and multiple pilots under training for the newly purchased aircraft type. No other details about the individuals were provided.

Aftermath

The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and ensuing fire. All 13 occupants were killed. The accident occurred on a local training flight, and the source did not specify any further contextual information such as weather, air traffic control involvement, or broader operational circumstances.