OB-1366

Substantial
None

Cessna 172M

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 9, 2008
NTSB Number
MIA08WA099
Location
Yurimaguas, Peru
Event ID
20080516X00688
Coordinates
-5.886944, -76.130279
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
OB-1366
Make
CESSNA
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On May 9, 2008, at 1506 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M, OB-1366, operated by Servicios Aereos Tarapoto E.I.R.A. SAETA as a business flight, had a total loss of engine power after take off and made a forced landing in a field. The airplane nosed over inverted and received substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed. The commercial pilot and three passengers were not injured. The flight was originating from Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport, Yurimaguas, Peru at 1506 on May 9, 2006.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Peru. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA)

Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil

Avenida Jiron Zorritos 1203 / Lima 1 Peru Central: 6157800

Tel: ( 511 ) 315 - 7800

http://www.mtc.gob.pe/portal/transportes/aereo/ciaa/ciaa.htm

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Peru.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08WA099