Incident Overview
While en route from Estancia La Esperanza to La Paz, an aircraft experienced a failure of its right engine while cruising at an altitude of 5,000 feet. The crew responded by reducing altitude and diverting toward Beni, where they attempted an emergency landing.
Emergency Landing
The aircraft executed a belly landing, sliding for a few dozen meters before coming to a stop. All five occupants on board escaped uninjured. However, the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation concluded that the probable cause was a failure of the right engine in flight for unknown reasons. No additional factors or contributing circumstances were identified.