OB-1456

On March 28, 1992 at 12:00 AM, OB-1456 experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-8, operated by Export 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.

6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. After landing at Iquitos-Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta runway 06, the crew started the braking procedure when, at a speed of about 100 knots, the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration OB-1456, MSN 45272, year of manufacture 1960.