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.