Aeroperú Flight 603, Aviation accident in Peru
Aeroperú Flight 603 was a commercial flight that crashed into the Pacific Ocean.
This tragic event took place on October 2, 1996, after takeoff from Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima.
The accident highlighted critical issues in aviation safety and affected international aviation protocols.
After the incident, airlines worldwide reviewed their maintenance and staff training procedures.
The flight encountered a rare pitot-static system failure due to duct tape covering the sensors.
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