Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft operating a flight from La Paz-El Alto Airport to Santa Cruz experienced a right engine failure during the initial climb after takeoff. The crew declared an emergency and was cleared to return to the departure airport.
Final Approach and Crash
During the final approach, the aircraft crashed approximately 500 meters short of the runway. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames. All four occupants—two pilots and two technicians—were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by the failure of the right engine during initial climb, though the reason for the failure remains unknown.