Swearingen SA227 accident near Andahuaylas, Pe, November 13, 2010
On November 13, 2010 at about 9:02 pm local time, a Swearingen SA227, registered N781C, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Andahuaylas (Andahuaylas airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 5 people had minor injuries; 14 others were unhurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 13, 2010 · about 9:02 pm local time
- Place
- Andahuaylas, Peru · Andahuaylas · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people had minor injuries; 14 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Swearingen SA227 AC · all SA227s on the register
- Registration
- N781C · no longer on the register · serial AC-535
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Runway excursion during landing (landing roll)
- Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) during landing (landing roll) defining event
- Loss of control on ground during landing (landing roll)
The aircraft
- Seats: 12
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: SPIM Lima
- Destination: SPHY Andahuaylas
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway 30
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 3 | 14 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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