What happened
A twin-engine aircraft was conducting a humanitarian flight originating in Bolivia with a destination of Manaus, Brazil. The flight was carrying a pilot and one passenger. The mission required an initial stop at Santa Cruz-Viru Viru International Airport before proceeding to the Brazilian destination.
Following departure from a private airstrip situated in the outskirts of Santa Cruz, the aircraft experienced a power issue involving one of its engines. In response to the mechanical failure, the pilot attempted to return to the airport for an emergency landing. During this maneuver, the twin-engine aircraft collided with trees and performed a belly landing in a grassy field within the Barrio Lindo area.
Despite the impact, there were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the two occupants. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
The primary factor in the accident was an engine power issue encountered shortly after takeoff, which necessitated the emergency return to the airfield.