CF-PWO

On July 16, 1969 at 12:00 AM, CF-PWO experienced a crash involving Lockheed C-130 Hercules, operated by Pacific Western Airlines - PWA, with the event recorded near Cayaya Huánuco.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The approach to Cayaya Airport was initiated in heavy rain falls and limited visibility. On short final, the airplane was too low and the right wing struck the ground and was torn off. Out of control, the airplane crashed onto the runway and came to rest. All four crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration CF-PWO, MSN 4197, year of manufacture 1967.