DCA18WA314

NTSB accident investigation · De Havilland DHC8 · Callao, Peru · August 19, 2018

Accident · No injuriesForeign investigation
Date
August 19, 2018, 22:47 local (22:47 UTC)
Place
Callao, Peru
Injuries
64 uninjured
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Landing
Aircraft
N404AVDe Havilland DHC8
Defining event
Landing-flare/touchdown: Landing gear not configured
NTSB office
Major Investigations Division
Lead agency
Other
Case key
99007

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Sequence of events

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Factual narrative

The Peru Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes Aviación ((CIAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a De Havilland DHC8 that occurred on August 19, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA'S investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All investigative information will be released by the CIAA.

Aircraft

Registration
N404AV
Reported as
De Havilland DHC8 (402)
Category
Airplane
Serial number
4010
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A, turbo propPratt & Whitney Canada PW150A, turbo prop
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Non-U.S., commercial
Operator
Lc Busre
Registered owner
Wells Fargo Trust Co Na Trustee
Airworthiness certificate
Standard, Transport

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