What happened
During the descent toward La Paz-El Alto Airport, the flight crew identified technical difficulties involving the engines. Due to these mechanical issues, the decision was made to execute an emergency landing procedure.
The aircraft subsequently performed a belly landing within a prairie area situated in Laja, approximately 18 km west of the destination airport. Following the initial impact, the plane slid for several dozen meters before coming to a complete stop. While there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary factor leading to the emergency landing was engine problems encountered during the approach phase.