Peruvian Twin Otter gets overturned in Iquitos


Yesterday, a FAP (Fuerza Aérea del Perú) DHC-6 Twin Otter seaplane overturned with 3 occupants onboard after colliding with a sandbank while trying to land on the Pastaza River, located in Iquitos.

A document from the peruvian Directorate of Aerospace Information and Interests (FAP) says that the seaplane was transporting medical supplies of the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion (Midis). The document also indicates that the pilot and copilot were uninjured, however the flight mechanic got bruised and is seeking medical attention.

Source:

Spanish/Castilian

Loreto: PIAS Aérea sufre accidente al aterrizar en río Pastaza en el distrito de Andoas | Noticias | Agencia Peruana de Noticias Andina (preview didnt work)

English

Accident de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter , Tuesday 18 March 2025 (preview didnt work again)

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god… for one second i tought it was on my country… how many casualties?

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no casualties, however the flight mechanic received minor injuries