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Single-Engine Aircraft Crash During Training Flight at Iquitos-Moronacocha Airport (FAP-320/OB-1165)

Iquitos-Moronacocha, PeruLanding (descent or approach)

On April 7, 2008, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration FAP-320/OB-1165) operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú was involved in an aviation accident near Iquitos-Moronacocha, Peru during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 single-engine aircraft crashed near the runway threshold at Iquitos-Moronacocha Airport during a local training flight. All five pilots on board were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview A single-engine aircraft was conducting a local training flight at Iquitos-Moronacocha Airport when it crashed near the runway threshold. The aircraft was carrying five pilots at the time of the incident. During the final approach, the airplane lost altitude and struck the ground. The impact resulted in injuries to all five occupants, and the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or cause was provided in the source material. The event occurred during a training operation, and the crash site was located near the runway threshold at the airport.

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What happened in the 7 Apr 2008 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Iquitos-Moronacocha, Peru?

A single-engine aircraft crashed near the runway threshold at Iquitos-Moronacocha Airport during a local training flight. All five pilots on board were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Apr 2008 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Apr 2008 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration FAP-320/OB-1165, operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú, at Iquitos-Moronacocha, Peru.

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