Fatal aircraft accident during descent to Asunción

1 fatality • Paraguay, Paraguay • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside while descending toward Asunción, resulting in one fatality among the crew.

What happened

During an approach to Asunción, the flight crew initiated their descent toward the destination airport. During this phase of the flight, the aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain. The wreckage was not located immediately; search efforts continued for eight days before the debris field was discovered in a remote and isolated region.

Findings

Of the two crew members on board, the captain sustained fatal injuries following the impact. The copilot survived the accident. The investigation into the crash focused on the sequence of events leading to the collision with the terrain during the descent.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside during its descent toward Asunción.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1972-12-12 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Paraguay, Paraguay?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside while descending toward Asunción, resulting in one fatality among the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1972-12-12 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1972-12-12 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, at Paraguay, Paraguay.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountainside during its descent toward Asunción.

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