Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 185 near Nazca — 2010-10-02

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Date
2010-10-02
Location
Nazca, PE
Airport
SPZA
Aircraft
CESSNA 185
Registration
OB-1808
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
6

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB 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

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Initial climb
  • Loss of Thrust on Takeoff

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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