CESSNA U206F

Nazca, February 25, 2010

Event Information

DateFebruary 25, 2010
Event TypeACC
LocationNazca
CountryPE
Coordinates-14.76667, -75.08334
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberERA10WA153
Event ID20100225X64107

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
ModelU206F
Registration #OB-1117
OperatorNazca Airlines
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal7
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured7

Event Location

Full Narrative

On February 25, 2010, about 1630 universal coordinated time (1130 local time), a Cessna U206F, Peruvian registration OB-1117, operated by Nazca Airlines, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Nazca, Ica Province, Peru. The Peruvian commercial pilot and six passengers were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the sightseeing flight conducted under Peruvian flight regulations.

The investigation is under the direction of the Republic of Peru.

For further information contact:

Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA)
Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil
Avenida Jiron Zorritos 1203
Lima 1 Peru Central: 6157800

Tel: ( 511 ) 315 - 7800

http://www.mtc.gob.pe/portal/transportes/aereo/ciaa/ciaa.htm

This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the Republic of Peru.

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