Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 10 February 1949
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-15-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Faucett Per£
Registration Number: OB-PAV-223
Location: near Hu nuco –
ÿ Peru
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 16 / Occupants: 16
Component Affected: Cessna 172 aircraftCessna 172 aircraft
Category: Accident
A Cessna 172 aircraft struck a significant mountain peak during its approach to Huanuco Airport. The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft and potential risk to the pilot and surrounding terrain.A Cessna 172 aircraft struck a significant mountain peak during its approach to Huanuco Airport. The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft and potential risk to the pilot and surrounding terrain.
Description
Struck a mountain peak while on approach to Huanuco.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically strong winds and reduced visibility, likely contributed to the aircraft’s trajectory and the impact.Weather conditions, specifically strong winds and reduced visibility, likely contributed to the aircraft’s trajectory and the impact.Share on:
