Diamond DA40-180 accident near Ticlio, Pe, July 11, 2013
On July 11, 2013 at about 4:10 pm local time, a Diamond DA40-180, registered N293DS, was destroyed in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Ticlio. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 11, 2013 · about 4:10 pm local time
- Place
- Ticlio, Peru · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Diamond DA40-180
- Registration
- N293DS · no longer on the register · serial 40.1135
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Controlled flight into terrain or object (CFIT) during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,645 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: SPLX Lima at 3:40 pm
- Destination: SPRM San Ramon
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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