Summary
On September 19, 2011, a Airbus A320 (N493TA) was involved in an accident near Cusco, PE.
On September 19, 2011, at 1620 UTC, an Airbus A320-233, N493TA, experienced smoke in the cockpit. The airplane landed uneventfully at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (SPZO), Peru, its original destination. None of the passengers or crewmembers were injured, and the airplane sustained no damage. The flight was registered to and operated by Trans American Airlines, S.A. The flight originated at Jorge Chávez International Airport (SPIM), Lima, Peru. The incident is being investigated by the government of Peru.
This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA11WA099. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N493TA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
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Aircraft Information
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Analysis
On September 19, 2011, at 1620 UTC, an Airbus A320-233, N493TA, experienced smoke in the cockpit. The airplane landed uneventfully at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (SPZO), Peru, its original destination. None of the passengers or crewmembers were injured, and the airplane sustained no damage. The flight was registered to and operated by Trans American Airlines, S.A. The flight originated at Jorge Chávez International Airport (SPIM), Lima, Peru. The incident is being investigated by 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# DCA11WA099