2008-10-24: Cessna 402 — AsisMed — Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi, Paraguay

5 fatalities • Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi, Paraguay • Takeoff (climb)

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.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

One minute after takeoff from Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport, while climbing to a height of about 1,000 feet, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in an eucalyptus plantation located 6,5 km northeast of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and all five occupants were killed, two pilots and three nurses.

Probable cause (official findings): 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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2008-10-24 Cessna 402 accident near Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi, Paraguay?

One minute after takeoff from Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport, while climbing to a height of about 1,000 feet, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in an eucalyptus plantation located 6,5 km northeast of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and all five occupants were…

Were there any fatalities in the 2008-10-24 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2008-10-24 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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