No fatalities

Engine failure leads to crash in Rancho Alegre (CP-1003)

Rancho Alegre, BoliviaFlight

On November 1, 1973, a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 (registration CP-1003) operated by Private Bolivia was involved in an aviation accident near Rancho Alegre, Bolivia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the failure of an engine while the aircraft was en route. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during flight, resulting in a crash landing in a swampy region of Rancho Alegre.

What happened

While performing an active flight, the aircraft suffered a mechanical failure involving one of its engines. Following the loss of power, the crew initiated procedures for an emergency descent to find a suitable landing site. During this attempt to reach the ground safely, the aircraft type impacted a swampy area located in Rancho Alegre.

Despite the impact and the resulting damage to the airframe, there were 0 fatalities and no injuries reported among those on board. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, making it beyond repair.

Findings

Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure during flight.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the failure of an engine while the aircraft was en route.