It is believed that the accident was the consequence of an engine failure, maybe a multiple engine failure.
— NTSB Determination
Shortly after takeoff from Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport, while climbing, the airplane lost height, stalled and crashed. All four crew members were killed. The airplane was completing a cargo flight to Lima on behalf of Servicio Aéreo de Transportes Comerciales (SATCO) and had a dual registration FAP395 and OB-R-1004.
Probable cause (official findings): It is believed that the accident was the consequence of an engine failure, maybe a multiple engine failure.
Shortly after takeoff from Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport, while climbing, the airplane lost height, stalled and crashed. All four crew members were killed. The airplane was completing a cargo flight to Lima on behalf of Servicio Aéreo de Transportes Comerciales (SATCO) and had a dual…
The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.
The accident on 1978-02-19 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration FAP395, operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú, at Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes, Peru.
It is believed that the accident was the consequence of an engine failure, maybe a multiple engine failure.
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