CESSNA 185

Nazca, October 2, 2010

Event Information

DateOctober 2, 2010
Event TypeACC
LocationNazca
CountryPE
Coordinates-14.84278, -74.99194
AirportMaria Reiche Neuman Airport
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberERA11WA004
Event ID20101004X05846

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model185
Registration #OB-1808
OperatorAir Nasca
OwnerAir Nasca S.A.C.
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal6
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured6

Event Location

Full Narrative

On October 2, 2010, about 2102 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 185, Peruvian registration OB-1808, operated by Air Nasca S.A.C., on a commercial air tour flight, was substantially damaged, when it impacted terrain after a loss of power during initial climb after takeoff, near Nazca, Peru. The pilot and 5 passengers were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight which originated at Maria Reiche Neuman Airport (SPZA), Nazca, Peru.

This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Peru. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government 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

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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