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Belly Landing at Paraparau Airport After Engine Failure and Gear Malfunction (CP-1570)

Paraparau, BoliviaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 16, 1987, a Martin 404 (registration CP-1570) operated by CAMBA Transportes Aéreos - Comercializadora Aérea Mixta Boliviana was involved in an aviation accident near Paraparau, Bolivia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure and fire on approach for unknown reasons. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft belly-landed at Paraparau Airport after an engine failure and fire on final approach. The crew could not lower the gear, but all three escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During final approach to Paraparau Airport, an aircraft experienced an engine failure that led to a fire. The crew was unable to lower the landing gear, resulting in a belly landing. The aircraft slid for a few dozen meters before coming to rest. All three crew members escaped without injury, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause was an engine failure and fire on approach for unknown reasons. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material, and no further details were available to confirm additional factors.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jun 1987 Martin 404 accident near Paraparau, Bolivia?

An aircraft belly-landed at Paraparau Airport after an engine failure and fire on final approach. The crew could not lower the gear, but all three escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jun 1987 Martin 404 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jun 1987 involved a Martin 404, registration CP-1570, operated by CAMBA Transportes Aéreos - Comercializadora Aérea Mixta Boliviana, at Paraparau, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure and fire on approach for unknown reasons.

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