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Cargo Aircraft Crash Near Tarapoto (FAP395)

Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes, PeruTakeoff (climb)

On February 19, 1978, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration FAP395) operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú was involved in an aviation accident near Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes, Peru during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the accident was the consequence of an engine failure, maybe a multiple engine failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft with dual registration FAP395 and OB-R-1004 crashed shortly after takeoff from Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport, killing all four crew members.

Incident Overview A cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport. The aircraft was operating a cargo flight to Lima on behalf of Servicio Aéreo de Transportes Comerciales (SATCO) and carried the dual registration FAP395 and OB-R-1004. During the climb, the aircraft lost altitude, stalled, and crashed. All four crew members on board were killed. ## Official Findings The official investigation concluded that the accident was believed to be the consequence of an engine failure, possibly a multiple engine failure. No other causes were stated in the source.

Probable cause

It is believed that the accident was the consequence of an engine failure, maybe a multiple engine failure.
Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Feb 1978 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes, Peru?

A cargo aircraft with dual registration FAP395 and OB-R-1004 crashed shortly after takeoff from Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport, killing all four crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Feb 1978 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Feb 1978 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.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It is believed that the accident was the consequence of an engine failure, maybe a multiple engine failure.

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