Left Main Gear Collapse at Cochabamba-Jorge Wilstermann Airport (CP-1655)

Incident Overview and Outcome During a landing at Cochabamba-Jorge Wilstermann Airport, the left main landing gear of an aircraft collapsed. The structural failure caused the aircraft to veer off the runway, where it eventually came to a stop. Despite the severity of the incident, all six occupants on board escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the left main gear upon landing. The specific reasons for this mechanical failure were not identified in the official findings.