On August 27, 1980, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 2016) operated by TAM Paraguay - Transporte Aéreo Militar was involved in an aviation accident near Asunción, Paraguay during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
After takeoff from Asunción, a flight reported an engine failure and was cleared to return. While turning, the aircraft stalled and crashed onto houses in Lambaré, about 12 km southwest. All occupants were injured, one pilot killed, no ground casualties.
Accident
On a flight departing from Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport, the crew reported an engine failure shortly after takeoff. Air traffic control cleared the aircraft to return for an emergency landing. The pilot-in-command initiated a turn to intercept the approach path. During this maneuver, the airplane stalled and subsequently crashed onto residential houses in the district of Lambaré, approximately 12 kilometers southwest of the airport.
Occupants and Injuries
All occupants on board sustained injuries. One pilot was killed in the accident. There were no casualties on the ground.
Investigation
The investigation focused on the reported engine failure. The official findings determined that the engine failed for undetermined reasons. No further details regarding the cause of the failure or the stall were provided in the source material.
Probable Cause
The probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for undetermined reasons.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 27 Aug 1980 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Asunción, Paraguay?
After takeoff from Asunción, a flight reported an engine failure and was cleared to return. While turning, the aircraft stalled and crashed onto houses in Lambaré, about 12 km southwest. All occupants were injured, one pilot killed, no ground casualties.
Were there any fatalities in the 27 Aug 1980 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Aug 1980 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 2016, operated by TAM Paraguay - Transporte Aéreo Militar, at Asunción, Paraguay.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Engine failure for undetermined reasons.