De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver crash, Oct 10, 1961 (6 killed)
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident on October 10, 1961 near Iquitos-Moronacocha Loreto, Peru with 6 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure.
- Date: October 10, 1961
- Aircraft: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
- Location: Iquitos-Moronacocha Loreto, Peru
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure
A Peruvian Air Force de Havilland Beaver FAP317 lost its engine while approaching Iquitos and was forced to land on the Rio Napo. On final approach it struck a tree trunk and crashed into the river, killing six occupants, while the mechanic swam ashore and was rescued.