Miami – Lima – Asunción
Flight / Schedule
Miami – Lima – Asunción
Aircraft
Lockheed 18 LodeStarRegistration
N706G
MSN
2625
Year of Manufacture
1944
Operator
Trans Caribbean EnterprisesDate
April 2, 1967 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez Lima
Region
South America • Peru
Coordinates
-12.0279°, -77.0974°
Narrative Report
On April 2, 1967 at 12:00 AM, Miami – Lima – Asunción experienced a crash involving Lockheed 18 LodeStar, operated by Trans Caribbean Enterprises, with the event recorded near Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez Lima.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
5 people were known to be on board, 5 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.
While approaching Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez Airport, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea few km off shore. All five occupants were killed. They were performing a flight from Miami to Asunción with an intermediate stop in Lima.
Aircraft reference details include registration N706G, MSN 2625, year of manufacture 1944.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -12.0279°, -77.0974°.
Fatalities
Total
5
Crew
2
Passengers
3
Other
0
Crash Summary
While approaching Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez Airport, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea few km off shore. All five occupants were killed. They were performing a flight from Miami to Asunción with an intermediate stop in Lima.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
3
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 5
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Miami – Lima – Asunción
Operator
Trans Caribbean EnterprisesFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
South America • Peru
Aircraft Details
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