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Aircraft Crash Near Runway End Following Engine Failure (2009)

Bahía Negra, ParaguayTakeoff (climb)

On September 26, 1994, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 2009) operated by TAM Paraguay - Transporte Aéreo Militar was involved in an aviation accident near Bahía Negra, Paraguay during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near the runway end shortly after liftoff due to an engine failure. All occupants evacuated safely except the captain, who was killed by detached propellers.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath Shortly after liftoff, one of the aircraft's engines failed. The aircraft subsequently lost altitude and crashed near the end of the runway. ## Casualties and Evacuation All occupants of the aircraft managed to evacuate safely, with the exception of the captain. The captain was killed when the propellers of the left engine detached and penetrated the cockpit. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for unknown reasons. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or location were provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Sept 1994 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Bahía Negra, Paraguay?

An aircraft crashed near the runway end shortly after liftoff due to an engine failure. All occupants evacuated safely except the captain, who was killed by detached propellers.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Sept 1994 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 26 Sept 1994 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 2009, operated by TAM Paraguay - Transporte Aéreo Militar, at Bahía Negra, Paraguay.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

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