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.
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.
What happened in the 4 Dec 1932 Potez 25 accident near Saavedra, Paraguay?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Dec 1932 Potez 25 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Dec 1932 involved a Potez 25, registration 6, operated by Paraguay Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya, at Saavedra, Paraguay.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft was shot down by a Bolivian Air Force Vickers Scout near the Saavedra border.
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