Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú

Safety profile and incident history for Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú.

Safety Score

8.7/10

Total Incidents

30

Total Fatalities

388

Recent Incidents

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Caballococha Loreto

The seaplane landed hard in the Caballococha's Laguna. Upon landing on water, the right float was torn off, the aircraft overturned and sank. All 11 occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was performing a flight from Iquitos on behalf of the 42nd Group of the Peruvian Air Force.

Dassault Falcon 20

Chiclayo Lambayeque

Shortly after takeoff from Chiclayo Airport, while climbing, the crew contacted ATC, reported technical problems and was cleared for an immediate return. On final approach, the crew was forced to make an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed about 500 metres short of runway. All 8 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Iquitos-Moronacocha Loreto

The single engine aircraft was completing a local training flight at Iquitos-Moronacocha Airport, carrying five pilots. On short final, the single engine airplane lost height, struck the ground and crashed near the runway threshold. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

May 24, 2007 13 Fatalities

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Pampa Hermosa San Martín

The Twin Otter departed Iquitos Airport at 1137LT on a flight to Pucallpa with intermediate stops in Requena, Orellana, Pampa Hermosa and Contamana. While descending to Pampa Hermosa in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft crashed in a mountainous area located few km from the airport. Seven passengers were rescued while 13 other occupants were killed.

May 5, 1998 75 Fatalities

Boeing 737-200

Andoas Loreto

The aircraft was completing a charter flight from Iquitos to Andoas on behalf of the Occidental Petroleum Company, carrying eight crew members and 80 employees of this company and their subcontractors. While descending to Andoas-Alferez FAP Alfredo Vladimir Sara Bauer Airport by night, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with rains falls and limited visibility. On final, the aircraft descended below the glide, collided with trees and crashed in a dense wooded area located 5 km short of runway 12. First rescuers arrived on site three hours later. Thirteen occupants included two crew members were seriously injured while 75 other occupants were killed.

March 29, 1998 28 Fatalities

Antonov AN-32

Piura Piura

The aircraft was engaged in an humanitarian flight from Tumbes to Piura, evacuating flood victims. The aircraft departed Tumbes-Pedro Canga Rodríguez on a flight to Piura with 50 passengers and five crew members on board. On final approach to Piura-Capitán Guillermo Concha Iberico Airport, the right engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed on the shore of an irrigation canal located less than 400 metres short of runway 01. The aircraft broke in two and was destroyed, killing 28 occupants.

Antonov AN-32

Andoas Loreto

Crashed in unknown circumstances. Occupant's fate unknown.

June 21, 1989 62 Fatalities

De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo

Tarma Junín

The twin engine airplane departed San Ramón-Capitan Alvarino Airport at 1730LT on the second leg of the trip to Lima. On board were 57 passengers, a crew of five and a load of various goods including wood and animals. While climbing, the captain informed ATC about engine problems and that he was unable to maintain the assigned altitude. Ten minutes after takeoff, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located about 30 km northwest of Tarma and disintegrated on impact. All 62 occupants were killed.

May 21, 1989 5 Fatalities

Beechcraft 80 Queen Air

Olmos Lambayeque

In unknown circumstances, the twin engine aircraft crashed on a mountain side located in the region of Olmos. All five occupants were killed.

June 18, 1987 46 Fatalities

Antonov AN-26

Saposoa San Martín

On approach to Saposoa, the crew encountered poor weather and limited visibility due to heavy rain falls. Too low, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located near Jerache River, about 40 km southeast of the airport. All 46 occupants were killed.

December 13, 1986 4 Fatalities

Beechcraft 80 Queen Air

Caravelí Arequipa

In unknown circumstances, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near Caravelí. The wreckage was found 13 January 1987. All four occupants were killed.

December 19, 1984 21 Fatalities

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Bagua Amazonas

After takeoff from Bagua-El Valor Airport, while climbing, the aircraft exploded and crashed. All 21 occupants were killed. The aircraft was completing a special flight from Iquitos to Piura with an intermediate stop in Bagua on behalf of PetroPeru.

July 3, 1984 5 Fatalities

Antonov AN-26

Casapalca Lima

In unknown circumstances, the aircraft crashed on Mt Antococha located near Casapalca, about 100 km northeast of Lima. All five crew members were killed. For unknown reasons, the aircraft was flying at an insufficient altitude.

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Trompeteros Loreto

Crashed in unknown circumstances. Occupant fate unknown.

June 9, 1983 9 Fatalities

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Puerto Maldonado-Padre Aldamiz Madre de Dios

On final approach to Puerto Maldonado-Padre Aldamiz Airport, the crew encountered marginal weather conditions and failed to realize his altitude was too low. The four engine aircraft struck the roof of a house then crashed onto several houses located few hundred meters short of runway. All eight occupants as well as one people on the ground were killed.

March 18, 1983 5 Fatalities

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Arequipa-Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Arequipa

While approaching Arequipa-Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport, the crew encountered limited visibility due to poor weather conditions. Too low, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain and crashed, killing all five occupants.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

San Juan Lambayeque

En route, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing due to fuel exhaustion. The airplane crash landed in an open field and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Peru All Peru

Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Peru. Crew fate unknown.

December 22, 1979 29 Fatalities

De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo

Puerto Esperenza Ucayali

While descending to Puerto Esperenza on a flight from Pucallpa, the crew encountered very bad weather conditions with thunderstorm activity. The airplane went out of control and crashed in a jungle located about 30 km from Puerto Esperenza Airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all 29 occupants were killed.

February 19, 1978 4 Fatalities

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes San Martín

Shortly after takeoff from Tarapoto-Comandante Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport, while climbing, the airplane lost height, stalled and crashed. All four crew members were killed. The airplane was completing a cargo flight to Lima on behalf of Servicio Aéreo de Transportes Comerciales (SATCO) and had a dual registration FAP395 and OB-R-1004.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Peru All Peru

Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Iquitos-Moronacocha Loreto

Crashed in unknown circumstances in Iquitos. Occupant's fate unknown.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Peru All Peru

Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Peru. There were no casualties.

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Peru All Peru

Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Peru.

January 20, 1971 35 Fatalities

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Palca Junín

While cruising in limited visibility, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Cuti Padre located in the region of Palca, Junín. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 35 occupants have been killed. The airplane was on its way from Mazamari to Lima, carrying a crew of five and 30 passengers, 14 Police officers and 16 of their family members. It is believed the accident was the result of an in-flight technical problem.

October 10, 1961 6 Fatalities

De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver

Iquitos-Moronacocha Loreto

While approaching Iquitos, the engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing on the Rio Napo but on final, the seaplane struck a tree trunk and crashed into the river. The mechanic was able to swim to the shore and was rescued while six other occupants were killed.

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Peru All Peru

Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Peru during the year 1958. The exact date remains unknown.

January 8, 1958 11 Fatalities

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Rioja San Martín

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Rioja Airport, killing all 11 occupants.

November 16, 1954 24 Fatalities

Douglas DC-3

Mt Jirishanca Ancash

While cruising at an altitude of 18,000 feet in marginal weather conditions, the airplane struck the southeast slope of Mt Jirishanca (,6,094 meters high) located about 200 km north of Lima-Callao Airport. As the airplane failed to arrive at destination, SAR operations were conducted and the wreckage was found on December 4, 1954. All 24 occupants (21 civilians and three crew members) were killed.

December 26, 1932 6 Fatalities

Hamilton H-45

Peru All Peru

The float plane departed Río Huallaga in Puerto Arturo on a survey flight of the area located in the east of Peru, at the border with Brazil. The aircraft disappeared en route and probably crashed in the jungle located along the Río Javari, at the border. SAR operations were initiated but no trace of the aircraft nor the six occupants were ever found.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Peru

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter7
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)3
Lockheed C-130 Hercules3
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)2
De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo2
Curtiss C-46 Commando2
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air2
Antonov AN-322
Antonov AN-262
Hamilton H-451