OB-1604

On January 6, 1996 at 12:00 AM, OB-1604 experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-32, operated by Imperial Air, with the event recorded near Chachapoyas Amazonas.

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

44 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 44 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 39, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. For unknown reasons, the aircraft landed hard at Chachapoyas Airport. Upon touchdown, the right main gear collapsed and the right wing struck the ground. Out of control, the aircraft veered off runway and came to rest few dozen metres further, bursting into flames. All 44 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration OB-1604, MSN 2604, year of manufacture 1990.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -6.2213°, -77.8682°.