4 fatalities

1978-02-19: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (FAP395) — Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú — Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes, Peru

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: The accident is believed to have been caused by the failure of one or more engines during the takeoff climb. 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.

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A cargo flight operated by SATCO crashed shortly after departing from Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.

What happened

On the date of the incident, a cargo aircraft was performing a scheduled transport mission from Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport to Lima. The flight was being operated by Servicio Aéreo de Transportes Comerciales (SATCO). During the initial climb phase following departure, the aircraft type experienced a significant loss of altitude.

The aircraft, which carried dual registrations FAP395 and OB-R-1004, entered a stall condition before impacting the ground. The impact resulted in four fatalities, as all members of the flight crew were killed in the accident.

Findings

Investigations into the crash suggest that the primary factor was an engine failure, with investigators considering the possibility that multiple engines may have failed during the climb.

Probable cause

The accident is believed to have been caused by the failure of one or more engines during the takeoff climb.