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Fatal Crash Near Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport (ZP-TVA)

Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi, ParaguayTakeoff (climb)

On October 24, 2008, a Cessna 402 (registration ZP-TVA) operated by AsisMed was involved in an aviation accident near Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi, Paraguay during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the loss of control and the subsequent crash was the consequence of an engine power loss following the failure of the turbo. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a eucalyptus plantation 6.5 km northeast of Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport one minute after takeoff, killing all five occupants.

Incident Overview and Location Details The aircraft departed from Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport and entered an uncontrolled descent while climbing to an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet. The crash occurred one minute after takeoff in a eucalyptus plantation situated 6.5 kilometers northeast of the airport. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire that destroyed the aircraft. All five people on board were killed in the accident. The fatalities included two pilots and three nurses. The official investigation concluded that the loss of control and subsequent crash were likely caused by an engine power loss following the failure of the turbo.

Probable cause

It is believed that the loss of control and the subsequent crash was the consequence of an engine power loss following the failure of the turbo.
Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Oct 2008 Cessna 402 accident near Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi, Paraguay?

An aircraft crashed in a eucalyptus plantation 6.5 km northeast of Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport one minute after takeoff, killing all five occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Oct 2008 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Oct 2008 involved a Cessna 402, registration ZP-TVA, operated by AsisMed, at Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi, Paraguay.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It is believed that the loss of control and the subsequent crash was the consequence of an engine power loss following the failure of the turbo.

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