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Aircraft Crash at Puerto Maldonado-Padre Aldamiz Airport (FAP383)

Puerto Maldonado-Padre Aldamiz, PeruLanding (descent or approach)

On June 9, 1983, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration FAP383) operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto Maldonado-Padre Aldamiz, Peru during landing or approach. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low during final approach in marginal weather conditions. 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 four-engine aircraft crashed into houses near Puerto Maldonado-Padre Aldamiz Airport during final approach in marginal weather, killing all eight occupants and one person on the ground.

Incident Overview During final approach to Puerto Maldonado-Padre Aldamiz Airport, a four-engine aircraft struck the roof of a house and subsequently crashed onto several other houses located a few hundred meters short of the runway. The accident resulted in the deaths of all eight people on board the aircraft, as well as one person on the ground. ## Contributing Factors The crew encountered marginal weather conditions during the approach. The source states that the crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low before the impact occurred. ## Casualties The crash killed all eight occupants of the aircraft. Additionally, one person on the ground was killed in the incident.

Probable cause

The crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low during final approach in marginal weather conditions.
Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jun 1983 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Puerto Maldonado-Padre Aldamiz, Peru?

A four-engine aircraft crashed into houses near Puerto Maldonado-Padre Aldamiz Airport during final approach in marginal weather, killing all eight occupants and one person on the ground.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jun 1983 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Jun 1983 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration FAP383, operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú, at Puerto Maldonado-Padre Aldamiz, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low during final approach in marginal weather conditions.

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