Cessna 210 accident near Concepcion, Bo, April 13, 2009
On April 13, 2009 at about 11:05 pm local time, a Cessna 210, registered CP1373, was destroyed in an accident during initial climb near Concepcion (Concepcion airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 4 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- April 13, 2009 · about 11:05 pm local time
- Place
- Concepcion, Bolivia · Concepcion · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 210 M · all 210s on the register
- Registration
- CP1373 · no longer on the register · serial 21062086
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 11, 2009, at 2305 universal coordinated time (1905 local time), a Cessna 210M, Bolivian registration CP-1373, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after taking off from Concepcion Airport (SLCP), Concepcion, Bolivia. The certificated commercial pilot and three passengers, all Bolivian citizens, were fatally injured. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight was operating on a visual flight rules flight plan from Concepcion to El Trompillo Airport (SLET), Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The medical evacuation flight was operating under Bolivian flight regulations. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Bolivia. Further information may be obtained from: Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil Autoridad Aeronautioca Civil Edificio Palacio De Comunicaciones Av. Mcal. Santa Cruz, No. 1278 4to Pisa La Paz, Bolivia Tel: 591 (2) 2374142 http://www.dgac.gov.bo This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the government of Bolivia.
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 initial climb defining event
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Seat: left
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, April 9, 2009
- Maximum gross weight: 3,800 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: SLCP Concepcion
- Destination: SLET Santa Cruz
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Light: night
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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