What happened
During a flight near Iquitos, the crew encountered a critical mechanical issue involving an engine failure. In response to the loss of power, the crew initiated an emergency descent to perform an unplanned landing in the vicinity of the location.
During the attempt to land the aircraft, the plane struck the ground, resulting in a crash landing. The impact caused significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss. While the aircraft was destroyed, there were no fatalities reported among the passengers and crew.
Findings
- The primary event was triggered by an engine failure during the flight.
- All 15 individuals on board sustained injuries during the impact.
- The aircraft was determined to be damaged beyond repair following the crash landing.