Cessna 208 accident near Contamana, Pe, October 3, 2016
On October 3, 2016 at about 3:30 pm local time, a Cessna 208, registered OB1998P, was substantially damaged in an accident during taxi (to runway) near Contamana (Contamana Airport). It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 10 people were on board or involved.
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
- October 3, 2016 · about 3:30 pm local time
- Place
- Contamana, Peru · Contamana Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 10 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 208 B · all 208s on the register
- Registration
- OB1998P · no longer on the register · serial 208B2265
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On October 3, 2016, about 1530 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208B, Peruvian registration OB-1998-P, was substantially damaged when the left main landing gear separated from the airplane while taxiing at Contamana Airport (SPCM), Contamana, Peru. The two pilots and eight passengers were not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was destined for Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (SPCL), Pucallpa, Peru.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Peru. Further information can be obtained from: 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/ This report is for information purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Peru.
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Landing gear collapse during taxi (to runway) defining event
Pilot
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SPCM Contamana
- Destination: SPCL Pucallpa
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 8 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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