Fuerte Olimpo – Asunción
Flight / Schedule
Fuerte Olimpo – Asunción
Aircraft
Cessna 402Registration
0221
MSN
402B-1360
Year of Manufacture
1978
Date
February 9, 2021 at 02:30 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Central
Region
South America • Paraguay
Narrative Report
On February 9, 2021 at 02:30 PM, Fuerte Olimpo – Asunción experienced a crash involving Cessna 402, operated by Paraguay Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya, with the event recorded near Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Central.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
8 people were known to be on board, 7 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 87.5%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 6, passenger fatalities: 5, other fatalities: 0.
On final approach to Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed on a parking place and burst into flames. A passenger was seriously injured while seven other occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 0221, MSN 402B-1360, year of manufacture 1978.
Fatalities
Total
7
Crew
2
Passengers
5
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed on a parking place and burst into flames. A passenger was seriously injured while seven other occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
6
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
87.5%
Known people on board: 8
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Fuerte Olimpo – Asunción
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Paraguay