Incident Overview
Date: Friday 18 September 1998
Aircraft Type: Cessna C-98 Caravan I (208A)
Owner/operator: Fora Area Brasileira – FAB
Registration Number: 2705
Location: Equador, Loreto department –
ÿ Peru
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Cessna 172 aircraft ? specifically the flight control system and navigation equipment.Cessna 172 aircraft ? specifically the flight control system and navigation equipment.
Category: Accident
A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash while operating near the Peru-Brazil border. The incident occurred during routine patrol duties.A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash while operating near the Peru-Brazil border. The incident occurred during routine patrol duties.
Description
Crashed while patrolling the Peru-Brazilian border.
Source of Information
http://acervo.folha.com.br/fsp/1998/9/20/5/http://acervo.folha.com.br/fsp/1998/9/20/5/Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a loss of control due to a faulty sensor or system.Mechanical failure ? likely a loss of control due to a faulty sensor or system.Share on:
