Lima - Cuzco

On October 23, 2015 at 11:15 AM, Lima - Cuzco experienced a crash involving Boeing 737-300, operated by Peruvian Airlines, with the event recorded near Cuzco-Alejandro Velasco Astete Cuzco.

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.

139 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 139 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 133, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. Following an uneventful flight from Lima, the crew started the descent to Cuzco-Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport Runway 28. On approach, the aircraft was configured for landing and flaps were deployed to 15°. Following a smooth landing, the crew started the braking procedure when, eight seconds after touchdown, he noticed vibrations coming from the left main gear. At a speed of 100 knots, the right main gear collapsed. The aircraft rolled for few hundred metres then came to a halt on the runway. All 139 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration OB-2040-P, MSN 24329/1858, year of manufacture 1990.