Accident Details
On April 11, 2009, at 2305 UTC (1905 local time), a Cessna 210M, registration CP-1373, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after departing from Concepcion Airport (SLCP) in Concepcion, Bolivia. The aircraft was operating a medical evacuation flight under Bolivian flight regulations. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Flight Information
The flight was conducted under a visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan from Concepcion to El Trompillo Airport (SLET) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft was a Cessna 210M, a single-engine general aviation airplane. The pilot, a certificated commercial pilot, and three passengers were on board. All four individuals were Bolivian citizens and sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
Investigation
The accident is under the jurisdiction of the Bolivian government, specifically the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC). The investigation is ongoing, and no probable cause has been determined at this time. Further information may be obtained from the DGAC.