Emergency landing and crash near Cusco, Peru

No fatalities • Saylla, Peru • Flight

An aircraft experienced technical difficulties and crashed near Saylla, resulting in minor injuries for all seven people on board.

What happened

During a flight near Cusco, an aircraft encountered unidentified technical issues that necessitated an emergency landing attempt. While attempting to manage the malfunction, the aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Saylla, situated approximately 12 kilometers southeast of Cusco Airport.

Despite the impact, all seven occupants on board managed to exit the wreckage. The incident resulted in minor injuries for everyone involved, but no fatalities were reported. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

  • The aircraft was forced into an emergency maneuver due to unspecified technical problems encountered during the flight.

Probable cause

The crash was precipitated by unidentified technical malfunctions occurring during the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-09-20 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Saylla, Peru?

An aircraft experienced technical difficulties and crashed near Saylla, resulting in minor injuries for all seven people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-09-20 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-09-20 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration OB-1349, operated by Aero Manu, at Saylla, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crash was precipitated by unidentified technical malfunctions occurring during the flight.

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