On March 23, 1974, a Lockheed 18 LodeStar (registration N850M) operated by Cim Associates was involved in an aviation accident near Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi, Paraguay during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.
An aircraft sustained irreparable damage following a crash while approaching Silvio Pettirossi International Airport under undetermined circumstances.
What happened
During an approach to the Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport, an aircraft was involved in an accident that resulted in significant damage. The event occurred while the plane was transitioning into its final landing phase. While the specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains unconfirmed, the aircraft sustained damage so severe that it was declared a total loss.
Findings
The incident resulted in two injuries among the flight crew.
Both pilots sustained minor injuries during the event.
The exact cause of the crash is currently categorized as unknown circumstances.
The aircraft was deemed beyond repair following the impact.
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