Aircraft crash in Lambaré following engine failure

1 fatality • Asunción, Paraguay • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after departing Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport, resulting in a stall and crash into a residential area.

What happened

Following its departure from Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport, the flight crew notified air traffic control of an engine malfunction. In response to this emergency, the aircraft was authorized to perform an immediate return to the airport.

While attempting to execute a turn to align with the approach path, the aircraft entered a stall. The subsequent impact occurred in the Lambaré district, situated approximately 12 km southwest of the departure airfield. The descent ended in a crash into several residential buildings. Among the people on board, there was one fatality and the remaining occupants sustained injuries. No deaths or injuries were reported among the residents on the ground.

Findings

Investigations determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure of unknown origin.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered an engine failure for undetermined reasons, which led to a loss of airspeed and a subsequent stall during an emergency turn.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-08-27 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Asunción, Paraguay?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after departing Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport, resulting in a stall and crash into a residential area.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-08-27 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 1980-08-27 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?

The aircraft suffered an engine failure for undetermined reasons, which led to a loss of airspeed and a subsequent stall during an emergency turn.

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