Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 20 March 1960
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-45-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Faucett Per£
Registration Number: OB-PAM-146
Location: near Chimbote –
ÿ Peru
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: DC-3 aircraftDC-3 aircraft
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft crashed into a mountain during a cargo flight from Picota. The wreckage was discovered on March 23rd.A DC-3 aircraft crashed into a mountain during a cargo flight from Picota. The wreckage was discovered on March 23rd.
Description
The DC-3 crashed into a mountain while on a cargo flight from Picota. The wreckage was located 23 March.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically heavy snowfall and reduced visibility, likely contributed to the crash.Weather conditions, specifically heavy snowfall and reduced visibility, likely contributed to the crash.Share on:
