1 fatality

Engine Failure After Takeoff Leads to Crash Landing at Cochabamba (CP-1090)

Cochabamba, BoliviaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 13, 1984, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration CP-1090) operated by North East Bolivian Airways - NEBA was involved in an aviation accident near Cochabamba, Bolivia during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the engine n°2 after takeoff for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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After takeoff from Cochabamba-Jorge Wilsterman Airport, engine n°2 failed. The crew returned for an emergency landing, but the aircraft was unstable on final, veered left off the runway, and came to rest in a drainage ditch. One crew member was killed, two others injured.

Accident Overview

An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after departing from Cochabamba-Jorge Wilsterman Airport. While climbing, engine n°2 ceased operation. Air traffic control cleared the crew to return for an emergency landing.

Final Approach and Landing

During the final approach, the aircraft exhibited unstable characteristics. Upon touchdown, it went out of control, veered left off the runway surface, and came to rest in a drainage ditch adjacent to the airfield.

Casualties

One crew member sustained fatal injuries, while two other crew members were injured in the accident.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause was the failure of engine n°2 after takeoff for unknown reasons.