Aviation Accident at La Vertiente Airport (CP-1635)

Incident Overview Following takeoff from runway 01/19 at La Vertiente Airport, the aircraft experienced a complete loss of power in both engines. The aircraft subsequently lost altitude, struck trees, and crashed in a field approximately 300 meters beyond the runway end. The accident resulted in the deaths of one crew member and nine passengers, while nine other occupants sustained injuries. ## Operational Context At the time of the accident, the aircraft was operating a charter flight to Santa Cruz-Viru Viru Airport on behalf of Servicios Aéreos Vargas de España (SAVE). The passengers were employees of the Tesoro Bolivia Petroleum Company, which is based in San Antonio, Texas. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.