Mazamari – Lima

On January 20, 1971 at 02:30 PM, Mazamari – Lima experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú, with the event recorded near Palca Junín.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was flight at a mountains crash site.

35 people were known to be on board, 35 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 5, passengers on board: 30, passenger fatalities: 30, other fatalities: 0.

While cruising in limited visibility, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Cuti Padre located in the region of Palca, Junín. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 35 occupants have been killed. The airplane was on its way from Mazamari to Lima, carrying a crew of five and 30 passengers, 14 Police officers and 16 of their family members. It is believed the accident was the result of an in-flight technical problem.

Aircraft reference details include registration FAP381.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -11.2625°, -75.5529°.