Lima - Iquitos

On August 10, 1989 at 12:00 AM, Lima - Iquitos experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-8, operated by Apisa Air Cargo, with the event recorded near Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta Loreto.

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 four engine aircraft landed too far down a wet runway at Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta Airport. After touchdown, the crew started the braking procedure but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest few dozen meters further. All four crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration OB-T-1316, MSN 45384, year of manufacture 1960.