NYC08WA160

On April 9, 2008, about 1530 Peruvian local time, a Cessna U206C, Peruvian registration OB-1266, operated by Aero Ica S.A.C., was destroyed when it impacted terrain while returning to land at Maria Reiche Airport (SPZA), Nazca, Ica Province, Peru. The Peruvian commercial pilot incurred minor injuries and the five French passengers were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the sightseeing flight conducted under Peruvian flight regulations.

According to information released by the Peruvian government, the airplane departed Maria Reiche Airport runway 07 for the Nazca Lines, and was airborne for about 1 minute when the pilot attempted to return to the airport. The airplane descended into a power line and hit a house before impacting the terrain. The accident occurred in the vicinity of 14 degrees, 51.47 minutes south latitude, 74 degrees, 58.17 minutes west longitude.

The investigation is under the direction of the Republic of Peru.

For further information contact:

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 only contains information that was released by or obtained from the Republic of Peru.