OB-WBO

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Cuzco Airport for unknown reason. Three occupants were killed while three others were injured.

Flight / Schedule

OB-WBO

Registration

OB-WBO

Date

December 7, 1958 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Flight Type

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

South America • Peru

Aircraft Details

Registration

OB-WBO