What happened
During the takeoff phase from Cochabamba-Jorge Wilsterman Airport, the engine n°2 of the aircraft ceased functioning while the plane was ascending. In response to this mechanical failure, the crew received authorization to perform an emergency return to the airfield.
As the aircraft approached the runway for its landing, it exhibited significant instability during the final approach. Upon making contact with the runway surface, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The plane veered toward the left side of the runway and eventually came to a stop inside a drainage ditch. The accident resulted in one fatality among the crew members and two injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the incident identified that the primary factor was the failure of the second engine during the climb following takeoff, though the specific underlying reason for this mechanical malfunction remains undetermined.