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Engine Failure During Climb Leads to Stall and Crash in Lambaré (2016)

Asunción, ParaguayLanding (descent or approach)

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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

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.