M7Aero SW3 accident near Trinidad, Bo, September 6, 2011
On September 6, 2011 at about 11:10 pm local time, a M7Aero SW3, registered CP2548, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (IFR initial approach) near Trinidad (Trinidad airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 8 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 6, 2011 · about 11:10 pm local time
- Place
- Trinidad, Bolivia · Trinidad
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 8 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- M7Aero SW3
- Registration
- CP2548 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Controlled flight into terrain or object (CFIT) during approach (IFR initial approach) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Honeywell TPE331 (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Honeywell TPM331 (turboprop); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: Santa Cruz
- Destination: SLTR Trinidad
- Flight plan: IFR
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: night
- Visibility: 0.1 statute miles
- Sky: not recorded
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 68°F (20°C)
- Altimeter: 29.92 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 6 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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