Fatal aircraft crash near El Trompillo Airport

10 fatalities • Santa Cruz-El Trompillo, Bolivia • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed into residential buildings shortly after takeoff from El Trompillo Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from El Trompillo Airport, a single-engine aircraft experienced an uncontrolled descent. During the descent, the plane struck a tree before impacting several houses situated within a populated area adjacent to the airfield. The impact and subsequent crash resulted in a wide distribution of debris across a significant area.

Findings

The accident resulted in the deaths of seven occupants on board the aircraft and three people on the ground. Additionally, the incident left five people on the ground with injuries. The sequence of events began immediately after the aircraft departed the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during its initial climb after departing El Trompillo Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-03-28 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident near Santa Cruz-El Trompillo, Bolivia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into residential buildings shortly after takeoff from El Trompillo Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-03-28 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-03-28 involved a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, registration CP-1947, operated by Guillermo Justiniano, at Santa Cruz-El Trompillo, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during its initial climb after departing El Trompillo Airport.

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