2 fatalities

Aircraft Shot Down Near Saavedra Border (6)

Saavedra, ParaguayFlight

On December 4, 1932, a Potez 25 (registration 6) operated by Paraguay Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya was involved in an aviation accident near Saavedra, Paraguay in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was shot down by a Bolivian Air Force Vickers Scout near the Saavedra border. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft was intercepted and destroyed by a Bolivian Air Force fighter near the Saavedra border, resulting in the deaths of both crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred in the vicinity of Saavedra, an area located close to the international boundary with Argentina. During this event, the civilian aircraft was engaged by a military interceptor. The attacking aircraft was a Vickers Scout operated by the Bolivian Air Force. Following the engagement, the target aircraft crashed into the ground. Both individuals serving as crew members on the downed plane lost their lives in the accident.

Findings

The primary factor leading to the loss of the aircraft was its interception and destruction by a military fighter jet. The specific operational context or authorization for the shoot-down is not detailed in the available records, but the direct cause of the crash was the action taken by the pilot of the Bolivian Air Force Vickers Scout.

Probable cause

The aircraft was shot down by a Bolivian Air Force Vickers Scout near the Saavedra border.