What happened
During a charter operation departing from runway 01/19 at La Vertente Airport, an aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. The loss of thrust caused the plane to descend rapidly, leading it to collide with trees. The impact occurred in a field located approximately 300 metres beyond the threshold of the runway.
The flight was being operated by Servicios Aéreos Vargas de España (SAVE) and was transporting personnel from the San Antonio, Texas-based Tesoro Bolivia Petroleum Company to Santa Cruz-Viru Viru Airport. The accident resulted in 10 fatalities, including one crew member and nine passengers, while 9 other occupants sustained injuries.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary factor in the accident was the loss of engine power for reasons that remained undetermined.