On March 28, 1995, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration CP-1947) operated by Guillermo Justiniano was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Cruz-El Trompillo, Bolivia during takeoff. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control following an engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed into a residential area near El Trompillo Airport after takeoff, killing all seven occupants and three people on the ground, and injuring five others.
Accident Sequence
The accident took place shortly after the aircraft departed from El Trompillo Airport. During the initial climb, the single-engine aircraft experienced an uncontrolled descent. It struck a tree and then collided with several houses in the populated area near the airport. The wreckage was scattered over a large area.
Casualties and Damage
The crash resulted in the deaths of all seven people on board the aircraft. On the ground, three people were killed and five others sustained injuries. The houses that were hit suffered significant damage.
Investigation
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a loss of control following an engine failure. The engine failure occurred for unknown reasons.
What happened in the 28 Mar 1995 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident near Santa Cruz-El Trompillo, Bolivia?
A single-engine aircraft crashed into a residential area near El Trompillo Airport after takeoff, killing all seven occupants and three people on the ground, and injuring five others.
Were there any fatalities in the 28 Mar 1995 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 28 Mar 1995 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?
Loss of control following an engine failure for unknown reasons.
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