Rioja – Cajamarca
Flight / Schedule
Rioja – Cajamarca
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
FAP484
Date
January 8, 1958 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Rioja San Martín
Region
South America • Peru
Coordinates
-5.9822°, -77.2803°
Narrative Report
On January 8, 1958 at 12:00 AM, Rioja – Cajamarca experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú, with the event recorded near Rioja San Martín.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
11 people were known to be on board, 11 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 4, passengers on board: 7, passenger fatalities: 7, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Rioja Airport, killing all 11 occupants.
Aircraft reference details include registration FAP484.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -5.9822°, -77.2803°.
Fatalities
Total
11
Crew
4
Passengers
7
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Rioja Airport, killing all 11 occupants.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
7
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 11
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Rioja – Cajamarca
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Peru
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
FAP484