Casualties unknown

2025-06-27: PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-12/45 (CP-3205) — Oromomo Bolivia, CH

Oromomo Bolivia, CH

On June 27, 2025, a PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-12/45 (registration CP-3205) was involved in an aviation accident near Oromomo Bolivia, CH. This summary draws on records from the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST).

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A Pilatus PC-12/45 (CP-3205) declared an emergency due to engine failure 12 NM from Oromomo, landed without power at Oromomo airstrip, veered off runway, causing considerable damage.

Accident Overview

On 27 June 2025, at 18:16 UTC, a Pilatus PC-12/45 aircraft registered as CP-3205 experienced an engine failure while operating a flight in Bolivia. The aircraft was en route from El Trompillo Airport (SLET) to Oromomo Airstrip when the crew declared an emergency due to the engine failure, located 12 nautical miles from the destination. The aircraft subsequently landed at Oromomo Airstrip without engine power. During the landing roll, it veered off the runway, resulting in considerable damage to the aircraft.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was a Pilatus PC-12/45, a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Its registration mark was CP-3205, and it was registered in Bolivia. The operator and owner of the aircraft are unknown based on available information. The flight was crewed by two pilots and carried five passengers.

Flight Details

The flight originated at El Trompillo Airport (SLET) in Bolivia, with a planned landing at Oromomo Airstrip. The type of flight operation and flight rules are not specified. At 18:16 UTC, the crew declared an emergency due to engine failure at a distance of 12 NM from Oromomo. The aircraft performed a landing without engine power at the Oromomo Airstrip.

Damage

The aircraft sustained considerable damage during the landing and veer-off. No damage to persons or ground property has been reported in the notification. The investigation into the accident has been opened by the DGAC AIG "Unidad de Investigación y Prevención de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil de Bolivia (Unidad AIG)."