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October 16, 2016 · Piper PA23 250 · OB-2039

Chimbote, PE

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
October 16, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chimbote, PE
Aircraft
Piper PA23 250
Tail Number
OB-2039
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
ERA17WA025

On October 16, 2016, at 1937 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-23-250 twin-engine airplane, Peruvian registration OB-2039, was not damaged during a precautionary landing to the Jaime Montreuil M. Airport (CHM), Chimbote, Peru. According to Peruvian officials, the left engine experienced a loss of manifold pressure and an increase in oil temperature while en route from the Captain Carlos Martinez De Pinillos/Trujillo International Airport (TRU), Trujillo, Peru, to the Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), Callao, Peru. The pilot shut down the left engine in flight, declared an emergency, and landed without further incident at CHM. The pilot and the passenger were not injured.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Peruvian Government. Any further information pertaining to the accident can be obtained from: Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación – CIAA Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones Jirón Zorritos 1203 – Piso 12 D Lima - 1 Peru Tel.: (511) 615-7488 Fax: (511) 615-7800 This report is for informational purposes and only information released by the Peruvian Government.

Full Narrative

On October 16, 2016, at 1937 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-23-250 twin-engine airplane, Peruvian registration OB-2039, was not damaged during a precautionary landing to the Jaime Montreuil M. Airport (CHM), Chimbote, Peru. According to Peruvian officials, the left engine experienced a loss of manifold pressure and an increase in oil temperature while en route from the Captain Carlos Martinez De Pinillos/Trujillo International Airport (TRU), Trujillo, Peru, to the Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), Callao, Peru. The pilot shut down the left engine in flight, declared an emergency, and landed without further incident at CHM. The pilot and the passenger were not injured.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Peruvian Government. Any further information pertaining to the accident can be obtained from: Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación – CIAA Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones Jirón Zorritos 1203 – Piso 12 D Lima - 1 Peru Tel.: (511) 615-7488 Fax: (511) 615-7800 This report is for informational purposes and only information released by the Peruvian Government.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time19:37 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA23 250
Tail NumberOB-2039
Aircraft CategoryAir

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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