Cessna 172M accident near Yurimaguas, Pe, May 9, 2008
On May 9, 2008 at about 7:06 pm local time, a Cessna 172M, registered OB1366, was substantially damaged in an accident near Yurimaguas. It was a business flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 4 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- May 9, 2008 · about 7:06 pm local time
- Place
- Yurimaguas, Peru · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 4 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172M · all 172Ms on the register
- Registration
- OB1366 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Business flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 9, 2008, at 1506 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M, OB-1366, operated by Servicios Aereos Tarapoto E.I.R.A. SAETA as a business flight, had a total loss of engine power after take off and made a forced landing in a field. The airplane nosed over inverted and received substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed. The commercial pilot and three passengers were not injured. The flight was originating from Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport, Yurimaguas, Peru at 1506 on May 9, 2006. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Peru. Further information pertaining to this accident may 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/portal/transportes/aereo/ciaa/ciaa.htm This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Peru.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SPMS Yurimaguas at 7:05 pm
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 120° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 10,000 ft; scat at 4,500 ft
- Temperature: 82°F (28°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
- Observation at 3:06 pm from SPMS
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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