Santa Cruz-El Trompillo

Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair

Schedule:

Yacuiba - Santa Cruz

MSN:

680

YOM:

1985

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Captain / Total flying hours:

8194

Copilot / Total flying hours:

832

Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll at Yacuiba Airport, at V2 speed, the right engine lost power. The captain decided to continue the takeoff procedure. During initial climb, decision was taken to return for an emergency landing and the crew shut down the right engine and feathered its propeller. After touchdown on runway 20, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran, lost its nose gear and collided with bushes and small trees, coming to rest about 50 metres past the runway end. All 21 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors:
- Excessive speed upon landing,
- Delayed application of the brake systems,
- The runway length available was limited according to the conditions in force,
- The total weight of the aircraft upon landing,
- The aircraft configuration,
- The direction and intensity of the wind,
- An inadequate crew training.
Additionally, the exact cause of the loss of power on the right engine was not clearly determined at the time the final report was published.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207A Skywagon in Santa Cruz: 10 killed

Date & Time: Mar 28, 1995

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Operator:

Guillermo Justiniano

Registration:

CP-1947

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Private

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Santa Cruz – Santa Ana del Yacuma

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Aero Service Corporation - USA

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Shortly after takeoff from El Trompillo Airport, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent, struck a tree and crashed onto several houses located in a populated area by the airport. Debris were found on a large area and all seven occupants were killed as well as three people on the ground. Five other people on the ground were injured.

Probable cause:

Loss of control following an engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan II in Santa Cruz: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1989 at 1200 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 404 Titan

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Registration:

N5274J

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

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MSN:

404-0631

YOM:

1980

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De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

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After takeoff from Santa Cruz-El Trompillo Airport, while climbing, the pilot informed ATC about an engine failure and was cleared to return when control was lost. The aircraft crashed on a golf course located near the airport and was destroyed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Santa Cruz: 14 killed

Date & Time: May 20, 1987

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Registration:

CP-1018

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Camiri - Santa Cruz

MSN:

363

YOM:

1973

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Beechcraft 200 Super King Air

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Circumstances:

While approaching Santa Cruz-El Trompillo Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with low clouds and rain showers. Too low, the airplane struck wooded and hilly terrain few km from the airport. Two passengers were rescued while 14 other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft B200C Super King Air in Santa Cruz

Date & Time: Mar 14, 1984

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Registration:

CP-1849

Flight Type:

Private

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MSN:

BL-52

YOM:

1982

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Transportes Aéreos Itenez

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Crashed in unknown circumstances.

Crash of a Fairchild C-82A Packet in San Ramón: 6 killed

Date & Time: Dec 27, 1976

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild C-82 Packet

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Registration:

CP-983

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Cargo

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San Ramón - Santa Cruz

MSN:

10147

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1945

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During the takeoff roll on runway 16 at San Ramón Airport, the twin engine airplane veered off runway to the left and continued parallel to it. After rotation, the undercarriage struck successively an embankment and a tractor parked 50 metres further. Out of control, the airplane crashed in a field and was destroyed. All six occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors:
- The total weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident was above the MTOW for the existing flying conditions,
- The crew encountered technical problems with the left engine prior to departure that was delayed several times. Thus, a malfunction of the left engine is suspected,
- Both engines were not running during final impact,
- The copilot and the flight engineer were not qualified on this type of aircraft.

Crash of a Boeing 707-131F in Santa Cruz: 113 killed

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1976 at 1332 LT

Type of aircraft:

Boeing 707

Operator:

Registration:

N730JP

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Flight Type:

Cargo

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City

Schedule:

Santa Cruz - Miami

MSN:

17671

YOM:

1959

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Total fatalities:

113

Circumstances:

After a long takeoff roll, the airplane took off from runway 32 but encountered serious difficulties to gain sufficient height. After liftoff, the airplane continued at a height of about six metres then struck successively trees, houses and power cables before crashing in a huge explosion on a soccer field located about 560 metres past the runway end. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and several houses and buildings were destroyed. All three crew members were killed as well as 110 people on the ground. 32 others were injured, most of them seriously. Weather conditions at the time of the accident were considered as marginal but did not contribute to the mishap.

Probable cause:

It was reported that the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) was unserviceable at the time of the accident while the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) contained only few information as the main cockpit mike was inoperative. Investigators confirmed that the accident was not caused by any engine failure, flight control malfunction or any structural failure. It is believed that the accident was the consequence of a poor flight preparation and wrong takeoff configuration on part of the crew who failed to select the correct takeoff speed. The following factors were considered as contributing:
- Crew fatigue,
- Wrong interpretation of the takeoff situation,
- Non interruption of the takeoff procedure.

Crash of a Cessna 402 in Santa Cruz: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1972

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 402

Operator:

KLM Aerocarto

Registration:

N8554F

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

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Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz

MSN:

402-0293

YOM:

1968

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