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Aircraft Emergency Landing and Crash Near Cuzco Airport (OB-1349)

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On September 20, 1990, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration OB-1349) operated by Aero Manu was involved in an aviation accident near Saylla, Peru in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Unknown technical problems. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 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

An aircraft encountered unknown technical problems and attempted an emergency landing, crashing in Saylla, 12 km southeast of Cuzco Airport. All seven occupants escaped with minor injuries, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft experienced unknown technical problems during flight, which forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crashed in the area of Saylla, located approximately 12 kilometers southeast of Cuzco Airport. ## Casualties and Aircraft Condition All seven occupants on board the aircraft managed to escape the crash with minor injuries. The aircraft sustained significant damage and was declared beyond repair following the incident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation into the accident identified the probable cause as unknown technical problems. No further specific technical details or root causes were provided in the source material.

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

An aircraft encountered unknown technical problems and attempted an emergency landing, crashing in Saylla, 12 km southeast of Cuzco Airport. All seven occupants escaped with minor injuries, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Unknown technical problems

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