Cessna 210 crash near Concepcion, Bolivia

4 fatalities • Concepcion, Bolivia

A medical evacuation flight crashed into terrain shortly after takeoff from Concepcion Airport, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On April 11, 2009, at 1905 local time, a Cessna 210M, registered as CP-1373, crashed near Concepcion Airport (SLCP) in Concepcion, Bolivia. The aircraft was performing a medical evacuation flight under visual flight rules (VFR) from Concepcion to El Trompillo Airport (SLET) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft impacted terrain. The flight was operating at night under visual meteorological conditions. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries, claiming the lives of the commercial pilot and three passengers.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Apr 2009 CESSNA 210 M accident near Concepcion, Bolivia?

A medical evacuation flight crashed into terrain shortly after takeoff from Concepcion Airport, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Apr 2009 CESSNA 210 M accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Apr 2009 involved a CESSNA 210 M, at Concepcion, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?