What happened
During a flight transporting medical ventilation equipment from Buenos Aires to Curuzú Cuatiá, an aircraft experienced a critical failure during its final approach. While attempting to land, the plane was operating with one engine non-functional. This loss of power led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the aircraft type to crash before reaching the runway threshold.
Despite the impact, all occupants on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss. The mission was being conducted as part of a sanitary operation to deliver essential medical supplies to the destination.
Findings
Investigations into the incident revealed that the engine failure was not an isolated mechanical malfunction. Evidence indicates that the crew had to manually shut down one engine after an in-flight fire developed, which directly contributed to the loss of thrust during the approach phase.