Aircraft impact on Mount Carpish near Tingo María

31 fatalities • Mt Carpish, Peru • Flight

An aircraft crashed into the slope of Mount Carpish approximately six minutes after departing Tingo María Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Tingo María Airport, an aircraft entered a cloud layer while maintaining an altitude of 13,000 feet. Approximately six minutes into the flight, the plane collided with the side of Mt Carpish, situated roughly 45 km southwest of the departure airfield. The wreckage remained undiscovered in a remote location until March 5.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in instrument meteorological conditions (clouds) at the time of the impact.
  • The collision occurred during the climb phase of the flight.
  • There were 31 fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through clouds shortly after takeoff.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-02-25 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident near Mt Carpish, Peru?

An aircraft crashed into the slope of Mount Carpish approximately six minutes after departing Tingo María Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-02-25 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 31 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-02-25 involved a Yakovlev Yak-40, registration OB-1559, operated by Expresso Aéreo, at Mt Carpish, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through clouds shortly after takeoff.

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