Tragedy of the Fokker

Thirty years ago today, the Fokker F-27-400M, which was carrying one of the best generations of Alianza Lima (then in first place in the standings) and Peruvian soccer, crashed into the sea off the coast of Ventanilla. On December 8, 1987, tragedy struck the Fokker, the second tragedy to mourn national soccer.

The 'Potrillos' team

The 'Potrillos' team was returning from a 1-0 victory against Deportivo Pucallpa in the National Championship. Of the 43 people on board, only the pilot Edilberto Villar Molina survived. The news of the blanquiazul tragedy shook La Victoria, Peru, and the sporting world.

A mysterious event

A halo of mystery surrounded this traumatic event, which undoubtedly affected the evolution of Peruvian soccer in the years to come. In 2006, the official report presented by the Peruvian Navy attributed the incident to a combination of technical and human failures.

Inspiration for stories

This dramatic event, due to all its characteristics, inspired a series of unknown stories, myths, and even urban legends for posterity. In 2014, the suspense film F-27, based on this story, was released. Discover some of these facts and mysteries in this gallery.