Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft operating a flight from Uyuni-La Joya Andina Airport to La Paz experienced an unexpected situation during its approach to El Alto Airport. The captain made the decision to attempt an emergency landing in an open field.
Landing and Aftermath
Upon touchdown, the undercarriage was torn off as the aircraft slid for several dozen meters before coming to rest approximately 6 kilometers from the airport. All seven occupants—four passengers and three crew members—escaped uninjured. However, the aircraft sustained substantial damage and was declared beyond repair.
No further details about the nature of the unexpected situation or other contributing factors have been released.