Cessna T210N accident near Ucayali, Pe, May 15, 2008
On May 15, 2008 at about 10:00 pm local time, a Cessna T210N, registered OB1203, was destroyed in an accident near Ucayali. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 5 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured. 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 15, 2008 · about 10:00 pm local time
- Place
- Ucayali, Peru · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna T210N · all T210Ns on the register
- Registration
- OB1203 · no longer on the register · serial C21063884
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 15, 2008, at 1800 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T210N, OB-1203, operated by Aero Montanas S.A. - AMSA, as a charter flight, experienced a total loss of engine power while in cruise flight and made a forced landing into the jungle. The airplane was destroyed by impact and subsequent postimpact fire. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The commercial pilot and four passengers sustained fatal injuries and one passenger received serious injuries. The flight originated from the David Abensur International Airport (SPCL) Ucayali - Peru, at an undetermined time, enroute to the Puerto Esperanza Airport (SPEP), Ucayali - Peru, when the accident occurred. 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 Juan Koster 1203 / Lima 1 Peru Central: 6157800 Tel: (511) 615-7800 Jkoster@mtc.gob.pe 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
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 0 hours in all
- Seat: left
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,800 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Teledyne Continental IO-520L (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Aero Montanas SA - Amsa
The flight
- Departed from: SPCL Ucayali
- Destination: SPEP Ucayali
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway NA
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 210° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 1:00 pm from SBTK
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 4 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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