OB-WBO
Flight / Schedule
OB-WBO
Aircraft
Lockheed P-2 HarpoonRegistration
OB-WBO
Operator
Aerovias Madre de DiosDate
December 7, 1958 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Cuzco-Alejandro Velasco Astete Cuzco
Region
South America • Peru
Narrative Report
On December 7, 1958 at 12:00 AM, OB-WBO experienced a crash involving Lockheed P-2 Harpoon, operated by Aerovias Madre de Dios, with the event recorded near Cuzco-Alejandro Velasco Astete Cuzco.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
6 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 50.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Cuzco Airport for unknown reason. Three occupants were killed while three others were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration OB-WBO.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
1
Passengers
2
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Cuzco Airport for unknown reason. Three occupants were killed while three others were injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
4
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
50.0%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Operator
Aerovias Madre de DiosFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Peru
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Lockheed P-2 HarpoonRegistration
OB-WBO
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