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Aircraft overrun into swamp following engine issues after landing (CP-1953)

San Ignacio de Velasco, BoliviaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 15, 1990, a Douglas DC-6 (registration CP-1953) operated by Frigorifico Santa Rita was involved in an aviation accident near San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine malfunctions following landing prevented the aircraft from stopping within the available runway distance. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced engine malfunctions immediately after touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion into a nearby swamp.

What happened

Following the completion of the landing phase, the aircraft's four engines experienced mechanical difficulties. Due to these complications, the pilot was unable to decelerate the plane sufficiently to remain on the runway surface. The aircraft subsequently overran the end of the landing area and came to a stop within a swamp.

While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported. All three crew members managed to exit the wreckage and escaped the incident uninjured.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the excursion was the malfunction of the four engines during the landing roll.

Probable cause

Engine malfunctions following landing prevented the aircraft from stopping within the available runway distance.

Related events

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